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  • National Guard’s Heritage Honored at Storied Army Base

    ARLINGTON, Va. – In a hallowed corner of Patton Hall at Northern Virginia’s Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, a journey through the annals of American military history awaits. An officer’s saber from the late 19th century, a World War I-era combat helmet, and a flag that bore witness to the attack on

  • National Guard Unveils Senior Enlisted Advisor Positional Colors

    JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. – Almost 150 people from all service components, including National Guard leaders from all 50 states and four territories, gathered in Patton Hall to witness a defining moment in National Guard history: the unveiling of the positional flag for the senior enlisted

  • Navigating the Cyber Frontier: The 126 ARW Way

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The Department of the Air Force is highlighting cybersecurity this month and this year's overarching theme is "Cybersecurity – Every Airman, Every Guardian – Mission Possible!"Airmen and Guardians play a critical role in maintaining operational security. From practicing

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

    HELSINKI, Finland – The National Guard’s top officer recently visited Finland as part of a larger Northern European itinerary to strengthen the Guard’s security cooperation ties in the region.The Guard has worked with Finland for more than 20 years. The framework for an even deeper partnership is

  • National Guard Committed to Suicide Prevention Year-round

    ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard’s commitment to fighting suicide remains steadfast, according to Guard officials, and goes beyond September, which the Department of Defense recognizes as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.Army Lt. Col. Crystal Huff, chief of Warrior Resilience and

  • Senate Recognizes 30-year State Partnership Program

    WASHINGTON - After a summer marked by anniversary celebrations, the U.S. Senate formally recognized 30 years of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Sept. 27.In a room crowded with Guard leaders, Senate staff members and foreign counterparts, the Senate National

  • Top Enlisted Advisors Emphasize Quality of Life Issues

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Over 500 American Legion members representing thousands of years of military service listened to the highest-ranking senior enlisted leaders discuss the importance of enhancing quality of life to improve operational and personnel readiness. “It does not matter what uniform you

  • Crew Chief Dad Marshals Daughter's First Flight

    CORAOPOLIS, PA -- Megan Hirlehey wanted to be a pilot ever since she came to the base for family day as a kid with her dad Kevin Clancy, a Master Sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.“This is kind of the last thing I’m hanging around for, because I’m 38 and a half years in,” said

  • 113th FSS receives national FSRT certification

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Airmen with the 113th Wing's Force Support Squadron recently received national certification for their Fatality Search and Recovery Team. The evaluation and certification is required every three years and approximately a dozen Guard units hold a national certification.“Our

  • In South Korea, Hokanson Assesses Potential National Guard Support

    SEOUL, South Korea – Assessing how the National Guard might support U.S. and Republic of Korea forces at a time of deepening defense and security ties between the two nations was top of mind for Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson during his recent visit here.“As a globally proven combat operational reserve