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  • Task Force Phoenix CEMA cell counters unmanned aerial systems

    CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Coalition forces are countering adversary unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the U.S. Central Command area of operations with a rapidly evolving set of tools and training. Task Force Phoenix — a combat aviation brigade responsible for full-spectrum aviation operations for

  • NH Guard announces state partnership with Cabo Verde

    CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire National Guard (NHNG) announced Oct. 18 that it has been selected as the new state partner for the Republic of Cabo Verde, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa.Under the auspices of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership

  • 104th Medical Group trains on medical care, combat tactics

    HARTFORD, Conn. - Members of the 104th Medical Group, Massachusetts Air National Guard, attended a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course through the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation with Hartford HealthCare Sept. 18-19.During the interactive event, members were taught the goals of

  • 168th Cyber Operations Squadron assists and trains Army Guard cyber team

    Since being activated in 2017, the 168th Cyberspace Operations Squadron (COS), operating out of the 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, has executed its mission of providing cyber protections teams to identify, pursue and mitigate cyberspace threats impacting Department of Defense information

  • Nevada Guard MAFFS crews wrap up firefighting mission

    RENO, Nev. – Nevada Air National Guard Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System crews flew 330 sorties and dropped more than 8 million pounds of retardant during their 89-day activation completed Sept. 22. “The Nevada Guard surpassed expectations this year,” said Col Gary Monroe, AFNORTH’s MAFFS 153rd

  • Vermont National Guard to add Austria as third state partner

    CAMP JOHNSON, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard will welcome the Republic of Austria as its third partner under the State Partnership Program. The partnership was announced as part of U.S.-Austria Defense Talks held Oct. 15 at the Pentagon in Washington between delegations from the Department of

  • 177th Fighter Wing leadership qualifies with SIG Sauer P320-M18 Pistol

    Leadership from the 177th Fighter Wing took to the Transportation Security Administration firing range at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. to fire a new service pistol, the SIG Sauer P320-M18 Sep. 24, 2021.There were two principals behind the 177th FW

  • PRNG Validates COVID-19 Vaccination Data for over 600,000 Citizens

    FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico -- Following the mass vaccination efforts against COVID-19 the Puerto Rico National Guard undertook in December 2020, Soldiers and Airmen took on the task of verifying and validating the information.This quality assurance process is happening with over 600,000 people the

  • NYNG's 106th Rescue Wing trains on beach for winter driving

    MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. - Over 100 New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing prepared for winter weather emergencies by conducting driver training on the beach.Driving military vehicles in the beach sand at Smith Point County Park near Mastic Beach replicates driving in snow,