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March 5, 2026
Hegseth Says There's No Shortage of American Will, Resources in Operation Epic Fury

WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today said there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury.While providing an update on the conflict for the second time in
March 5, 2026
184th Wing Airman Leads Wildland Fire Suppression Efforts in Western Kansas

GARDEN CITY, Kan. - As wildland fires tore across western Kansas in February, Tech. Sgt. Chase Garza, an airman assigned to the 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, deployed as a crew chief to Garden City and Liberal with the Kansas National Guard wildfire task force. This operation highlighted
March 5, 2026
Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment

TRONDELAG, Norway – One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, or NOREX, an annual exchange that strengthens their partnership with Norway in the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership
March 5, 2026
162nd Wing Firefighters Support FAA-Required Emergency Exercise at Tucson International Airport

MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. - Firefighters from the 162nd Wing participated in a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Feb. 25, 2026, at Tucson International Airport, hosted by Tucson Airport Authority.The exercise, required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration,
March 4, 2026
Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'

Since early morning Feb. 28, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.As part of Operation Epic Fury, which started at 1:15
March 3, 2026
188th Operations Group Strengthens Joint Combat Readiness During Sentry South 26-2

GULFPORT, Miss. — Airmen from the 188th Wing Operations Group strengthened their combat capabilities during Exercise Sentry South 26-2, a large-scale National Guard led training event designed to enhance joint integration and readiness.Featuring approximately 1,100 service members from active duty,
Feb. 27, 2026
Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard personnel conducted a rescue mission Feb. 21 after receiving a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers through the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center.The mission was initiated to recover an injured snowmachiner in the
Feb. 27, 2026
Massachusetts Guardsman Invents Portable Cyber Training, Development Platform

OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow saw a gap in cyber readiness and created a solution of a self-contained, portable cyber training and development platform that lets Airmen train anywhere, anytime, without relying on costly lab infrastructure.The Agile Cyber
Feb. 26, 2026
Hegseth: National Guard Aligned With National Defense Strategy – Homeland First, Borders Secured, Peace Through Strength

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed National Guard leaders today at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, where he underscored the War Department's top priorities: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and
Feb. 26, 2026
Nevada National Guard trains for updated federal National Guard Response Force standards

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Nevada National Guard was busy conducting training this month to meet updated federal guidelines for its National Guard Response Force.For more than 20 years, National Guard NGRFs have been readily available to governors, Congress and the president to assist during

Hegseth Says There's No Shortage of American Will, Resources in Operation Epic Fury

184th Wing Airman Leads Wildland Fire Suppression Efforts in Western Kansas

Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment

162nd Wing Firefighters Support FAA-Required Emergency Exercise at Tucson International Airport

Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused'

188th Operations Group Strengthens Joint Combat Readiness During Sentry South 26-2

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner

Massachusetts Guardsman Invents Portable Cyber Training, Development Platform

Hegseth: National Guard Aligned With National Defense Strategy – Homeland First, Borders Secured, Peace Through Strength

Nevada National Guard trains for updated federal National Guard Response Force standards

Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success

Oregon Guardsman Innovates to Maintain Jets

Massachusetts National Guardsman becomes first Enlisted Intelligence Weapons Officer to graduate Intelligence Weapons Instructor Course

Virginia Guard Participates in Finnish Cyber Security Exercise

Guard Leaders Gather for Domestic Ops Conference, Sync Emergency Response Plans

Massachusetts Security Forces Train on Virtual Reality

Building a stronger recruiting force for the NCANG

A Story About Jets (But Not the Story You’re Thinking)

194th Air Support Operations Group cuts ribbon on new complex

224th Security Forces Squadron Conducts Active Shooter Training

A Total Force Effort: Pease Crew Chiefs Conquer Winter to Keep Tankers Flying

Massachusetts Air National Guardsmen train in freezing conditions during Cold Weather Operations Course

Goldwater Air National Guard Base hosts 2nd Annual Hazmat Jamboree

Air Guard Pilot Recognized with Prestigious Shine Award

Oregon Guard Crew Chiefs Honored in Historic Ceremony

NORE sharpens strategic deterrence

Mississippi Guard Airmen Receive National-Level Honors

Kentucky Air Guard, Ecuador share C-130 expertise

Air Guard Sharpens Combat Readiness During Sentry South

Air National Guard Base Takes Stage Ahead of Super Bowl LX

Hawaii Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Exercise

Northern Strike ‘26 Winter Iteration Concludes

New $16M Range to Boost Readiness at 157th Air Refueling Wing

Nevada Air Guard Touches All Seven Continents Over Two Years

Kansas, Idaho Air National Guard TACPs Conduct Joint Close Air Support Training

Kentucky Air Guard provides transportation for medical care after Winter Storm Fern

145th AW hosts SPP visit with Malawi and Zambia

Homecoming for 185th deployers

First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base

ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet Returns in 2026

139th Airlift Wing demonstrates readiness during combat readiness inspection

TEC Hosts Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course

121st Air Refueling Wing brings home NGAUS Distinguished Flying Unit Award

Alaska Air Guard Conducts Nighttime Medical Evacuation

Senate Confirms Carden as First Four-Star Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau

Illinois Guard, Portugal Formalize New State Partnership Agreement

Pennsylvania Guard, Côte d’Ivoire to Partner Through State Partnership Program

Total Force mobility leaders collaborate on readiness priorities at Winter Phoenix Rally

Maryland Airmen make up more than 12% of Air National Guard warrant officers

Air National Guard Captain Delivers Baby in Hospital Parking Lot

184th Wing Selected to Support Air Combat Command's Point Defense Battle Lab

Grand Forks AFB selected to lead Point Defense Battle Lab

From Empty Tanks to Mission-Ready

U.S. Air Guard participates in FISGA RAIN 2025

Montana Air National Guard part of AFCENT 2025 wrap-up

137th Special Operations Wing Fire Academy Graduates Train for Real-World Operations

2025 Marks Historic Year for Guard Members

Connecticut Guard’s 103rd Airlift Wing Completes Major C-130 Fleet Modernization

131st FSS earns prestigious Maj Gen Eugene L Eubank Award

ANG touts key changes after record-setting recruitment year

New York Air Guard Supports NORAD's Annual Santa Tracking Operation on Christmas Eve

National Guard Responds to Historic Flooding in Western Washington

Reserve and Guard Medics serve a duality of military readiness, civilian healthcare

California Airmen Hoists Woman From Cruise Ship

Op Santa Comes to Anchorage, Spreads Holiday Cheer for Western Alaskans

Triple Threat: Three Brothers Powering Oregon’s F-15s

Maryland Guard Cyber Teams Build Momentum in Protecting Statewide Networks

New York Air Guard Activates C-17 Combined Test Force

Kentucky Guard Airmen score top Medical Service Awards

Ohio Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron Returns From Deployment

New York Airmen Host Memorial Ruck For Fallen Defenders

123rd Airlift Wing — Air Force's Most Decorated Tactical Airlift Wing

Massachusetts' 102nd Intelligence Wing Welcomes Cutting Edge Wind Tunnel System

Jackson Barracks to Gain ANG Cyber Operations Squadron

‘Someone real’: AKNG's Matthew Komatsu’s path through fire and ice leads first CRO in Alaska Guard history to promote to general

DOW Leader Honors Fallen, Thanks Employers of Guard, Reserve

109th Airlift Wing Fields New Flight-line Orientation Program

McConnell AFB Leads the Way in NG911 Connectivity: A Collaborative Success Story

134th Air Refueling Wing Celebrates KC-46A Pegasus Basing Announcement in Ceremony

Hegseth Outlines New National Defense Strategy During Speech at Reagan Library