Story by Mark Scott | Guam National Guard | 09.13.2024
The visit from the senior-ranking U.S. Army official comes during a period of military buildup on Guam, which is strategically located in the western Pacific some 1,700 miles from Taiwan. Among the buildup plans are the 360-degree air and missile defense plan, intended to protect the 200-square-mile island and its 150,000 U.S. Citizens....
Story by Sgt. Haden Tolbert | Oklahoma National Guard | 09.12.2024
Family, friends and fellow service members gathered to celebrate the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s newest general officer during a promotion ceremony held at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Denis Ricou | Louisiana National Guard | 09.12.2024
BATON ROUGE, La. – At the direction of the Governor, the Louisiana National Guard has more than 2,300 Guardsmen ready to support current and future operations ahead of Hurricane Francine’s landfall today, Sept. 11, to include but not limited to: high-water vehicle and boat evacuations, both boat and air search and rescue operations, logistical support, engineering support, levee......
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 09.11.2024
Staff Sgts. Ian Wilding, Delta Company, 141st Brigade Support Battalion and Chris Yoder, Fox Company, 181st Brigade Support Battalion, recently stepped into the limelight after placing first and fourth respectively, in the multi-state Mechanic of the Year competition hosted by the Utah National Guard, August 24-25, 2024....
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 09.11.2024
Few leaders in the history of the Washington National Guard have embodied ‘service before self’ more than the late Command Sgt. Maj. Abby West. She was the epitome of selfless service, always prioritizing the well-being of her soldiers above her own. In every decision she made and in every action she took, her focus was on her soldiers....
Story by Sgt. Haden Tolbert | Oklahoma National Guard | 09.08.2024
More than 100 Oklahoma National Guardsmen from across the state tested their marksmanship skills and abilities in the 2024 Governor’s 20 Marksmanship Competition, Sept. 7-8 at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma National Guard Governor’s 20 is an annual competition where Oklahoma Army and Air National Guardsmen compete against one another in a series of events to......
Story by Spc. Bethany Cravalho | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 09.07.2024
The Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) held a change of command ceremony Sept. 7, 2024, as U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Tyson Y. Tahara....
Story by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh | 34th Red Bull Infantry Division | 09.06.2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15. through Oct. 15. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The observance opens a door to celebrate and honor Hispanic Americans who have served or are currently serving in all branches of the military....