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Air National Guard

Jan. 25, 2023
Leaders Detail Future of National Guard

The National Guard remains an integral part of U.S. military might, and it's changing to remain effective for the future, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said today.Hokanson and Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of
Dec. 6, 2022
Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

ARLINGTON, Va. – What the National Guard brings to the global stage directly contributes to significant pieces of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau.“Today, we are an integral part of the Joint Force and our nation’s second-largest
Oct. 31, 2018
Mattis Shares Threat Pictures Behind New National Defense Strategy

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shared the thinking behind the new National Defense Strategy during a discussion at the United States Institute of Peace.
Aug. 28, 2018
Mattis: U.S. Military Becoming ‘Stronger, More Lethal, More Agile’

The Defense Department is making significant progress along its three strategic lines of effort outlined in the National Defense Strategy issued in January, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.

New York Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing Leads Holiday Parade

Nevada Guard Supports Safety at Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Connecticut Guard Completes Mission Systems Operator Conversion

NY Guard Helps Prepare Georgia Guard for Aircraft Conversion

NY Guardsmen Help 10th Mountain Division Soldiers Test CBRN Skills

Iowa ANG commemorates Aviation History month part 1: Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star

Team Fairchild demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Polish Delegation Visits The 183d Wing

173rd FW prepares for F-35 transition, hosts SATAF

Washington Guard, Tribal Emergency Managers Test Joint Response

121st DPH enlists help of therapy dog

117 ARW celebrates America’s oldest National Veterans Day Parade at its birthplace

State Partnership Program NCO Honored for International Efforts

188th Wing Airman travels to Japan as part of nine-person team

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner

New York Guard Airman Honored for Rescuing Car Crash Victim

Michigan Airmen Conduct Airworthiness Assessments in Africa

167th Airlift Wing Conducts Multicapable Airmen Training

National Guard Joins Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit

Arkansas National Guard Competes in Cyber Challenge

Maryland Air National Guard maintenance and operations Airmen maintain effectiveness

AFRL works to advance C2 capabilities for NYANG

AFGSC names 2023 Global Strike Challenge winners

STARBASE: Enriching Lives Through STEM

DEVCOM Soldier Center Participates in Rhode Island National Guard STEM Event

171st Volunteers to Assist National Guard Bureau With Regulation Validation

Boss Lift Event Provides Maryland National Guard Employers with Insight

Utah Air National Guard participates in Arbinger training

Veteran F-100 Crew Chief lives quiet life on Iowa farm after Vietnam

National Guard’s Heritage Honored at Storied Army Base

Multi-Capable Airmen: Kingsley Maintainers pursue FAA Airframe & Powerplant ratings

104th Fighter Wing Conducts Readiness Exercise

Michigan Airmen Train to Survive in Hostile Environments

Virginia Guard Civil Support Team Trained, Validated

13th ANG Command Chief visits the VaANG

WADS Celebrates 25th Air Division’s 75th Anniversary

WADS Lends Expertise to ARC WEBTAC 2023 Security Forces Working Group

National Guard Unveils Senior Enlisted Advisor Positional Colors

Airman Joins California National Guard Best Warrior Competition

New Partnership Enables Critical Training for New Hampshire Air National Guardsmen

F-35s return to Kingsley Field

Pennsylvania Guard Homeland Response Force Ready for Disasters

Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners

Navigating the Cyber Frontier: The 126 ARW Way

Maryland Intelligence Analyst Helps Team Win Skills Exercise

Command Chiefs Advocate for Improved Total Force Distance Learning Courses

Fit-to-fight Airmen compete in 111th ATKW Commander’s Cup

Ohio’s 123rd Air Control Squadron Trains with NATO Allies

Kosovo President Visits Iowa National Guard Partners

AFGSC, AFRC, ANG Command Chiefs reinforce commitment to Total Force Integration at 2023 ARC Summit

NY Air Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing Supports Antarctic Science

DOD Leaders: Redefining Cybersecurity a Priority for All

Tennessee Air Guardsmen travel to Hawaii for unique training opportunities

Hawaii Airmen enhance warfighting capabilities through technology

Hokanson: National Guard Poised for Security Cooperation Partnership with Sweden

In Finland, Hokanson Sees a Country’s Cold Will to Defend Itself

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Plane Crash, Car Accident Victims

Alaska Airmen Conduct Agile Combat Employment Exercise

Pennsylvania Army, Air National Guard Conduct Joint Training

Cracking the code on Cybersecurity Awareness: 173rd Communications Flight keeps Kingsley connected and secured

Maryland Air Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

Weapons School Produces Guard Leaders in Growing Space Domain

C-130H avionics goes digital with major modernization upgrade

CMSAF underscores need for 137th SOW multi-capable Airmen

Western Air Defense Sector Gets New Training Facility

Airmen recognized for Afghanistan evacuation

Airman reflects on his Hispanic heritage

GameX: Shaw helps modernize MCA data collection

California National Guard Airman Rescues Injured Car Wreck Victim

148th Fighter Wing Fire Department provides emergency response to Duluth Air Show

188th Wing Captain helps strategic efforts in Indo-Pacific theater

137th AES trains for the first time on KC-46 refueling aircraft

Spouses experience F-15 in action during “Spouse Taxi” event

Iowa ANG Firefighters experience unique EMT training

148th Fighter Wing EOD Flight Hosts Validation Course

Washington Guard Joins Exercise with Partners in Malaysia

Mother, Son Join Virginia Air Guard’s 192nd Wing Together

Iowa Air Guard’s 185th ARW performs Kinnick Stadium flyover at Iowa vs Perdue football game

Oregon Air Guard Civil Engineers Recapitalize Old Facility