National Guard

Our National Guardsmen are fully integrated as part of the Joint Force in Operation Epic Fury, delivering lethal capabilities to achieve our military objectives.

Always Ready, Always There! @OKGuard wildland firefighters, responding shoulder to shoulder with interagency partners, move on foot through terrain where engines can’t go, taking the fight directly to the fire.

LIVE: @SecWar, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine hold a press briefing at the Pentagon. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

ANNOUNCEMENT:

.@OregonGuard Soldiers and Airmen participated in two regional training exercises focused on chemical leaks, aimed at boosting preparedness and teamwork among federal and local agencies to respond to mass-casualty emergencies. nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

As your neighbors and fellow citizens, we are proud to serve the District of Columbia. Working together with the community, we build the trust essential for creating a safer city for all.

Texas National Guard Soldiers employ unmanned aircraft systems to provide aerial observation and real-time data to support partner agencies during southern border security operations. 🔗nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V… @TXMilitary @JointTFSB

The @AirNatlGuard recently secured $22 million in federal funding to field a new satellite-based communications system designed to significantly improve communications and access to mission-critical data when it matters most. nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

.@WANationalGuard Soldiers and their Royal Thai Army partners conducted a subject matter expert exchange covering a wide range of essential Stryker operations, strengthening their long-standing relationship through the State Partnership Program. 🔗nationalguard.mil/News/State-Par…

Always Ready, Always There!

Today, the New York National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment will once again lead the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year marks the 175th time "The Fighting 69th" will lead the parade. nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

The Georgia National Guard and the country of Georgia have worked closely together through the State Partnership Program since 1994. 📸flic.kr/s/aHBqjCBh4k (2/2)

.@GeorgiaGuard Soldiers tested their physical endurance, technical proficiency, and warrior tasks skills alongside their partners from the Georgia Defense Force in the state’s Best Warrior Competition. The winners will go on to compete at the regional competition. (1/2)

Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury:

Always Ready, Always There!

@ChiefNGB @OHNationalGuard @121ARW @MacDill_AFB For more information: war.gov/News/Releases/….

Shannon and I join our entire National Guard family in mourning the loss of six brave KC-135 Airmen, including three Ohio Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing and three active-duty Airmen from the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, a partner unit with the Alabama National Guard’s 117th Air Refueling Wing.  Heroes, all. Our air refueling warriors enable every aerial combat mission to succeed by skillfully transferring tens of thousands of pounds of fuel at cruising altitudes and high speeds, extending global reach and delivering decisive air dominance for our Joint Force. Combat aviators in every service understand the critical role of our air refueling crews and boom operators. Immense respect for these valiant Airmen. Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences to their Families, Wingmen and the entire tanker community.

Our entire National Guard family extends our deepest condolences to the families and Wingmen of our fallen heroes. Our hearts break with yours. Our service members face danger every day to protect the American way of life we cherish. We honor their selfless sacrifice, grieve alongside their loved ones, pray for their comfort and strength, and remain steadfast in our readiness and resolve.

Check out some of the best photos from around the National Guard this week! 📸flickr.com/photos/thenati…

In honor of K-9 Veterans Day, @CTNationalGuard Soldiers with the 928th Military Working Dog Detachment recognize the lasting impact military working dogs have on their handlers and the communities they serve.