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50th Regional Support Group’s best warriors compete

Nine Florida Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to units within to the 50th Regional Support Group (RSG) reported to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, to compete at the brigade level of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC) on Feb. 1, 2024.

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202nd RED HORSE hosts annual contingency exercise

The Florida Air National Guard’s 202nd RED HORSE Squadron conducted the FEBEX24 exercise Feb. 2-3 to assess and enhance the readiness of its members. Airmen assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Civil Engineer Squadron and 125th Medical Group also participated in the exercise.

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3/20th holds Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center

Following December’s Special Forces Readiness Evaluation, candidates from all over the country traveled back January 25th-28th for the second phase: Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation. There are multiple areas of participation that candidates must participate in before being chosen for National Guard Special Forces

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50th Regional Support Group conducts change of command ceremony

Army Brig. Gen. William Temple transferred his command of the 50th Regional Support Group to Army Col. Jeremey Davis during a change of command ceremony in Homestead, Florida, on Jan. 21, 2024.

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Florida Guard Soldier helps train Ukrainian forces, receives award from senior official

Army Sgt. Iuliia Nichols, a culinary specialist assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s (FLARNG) 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB), received Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Award for her contributions in training Ukrainian soldiers from Ukrainian army Maj. Gen. Oleksiy Taran, head of the Main Department of Doctrine and Training of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Wiesbaden, Germany, in December 2023.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Lapooh, a special warfare tactical air control party Airman assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, trains on close air support operations at Saylor Creek Bombing Range, Idaho, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph R. Morgan.

2025 Marks Historic Year for Guard Members

By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, | Dec. 23, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – For many Guard members, 2025 was a busy year.Soldiers and Airmen deployed overseas.

Multiple Illinois Army National Guard 725th Transportation Company Soldiers were awarded military medals ranging from Meritorious Service Medals to Army Achievement Medals during the unit’s Welcome Home ceremony, Dec. 13, 2025, at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, Ill. The unit deployed in support of U.S. European Command from October 2024 to September 2025. About 160 Soldiers from the Machesney Park, Ill.-based unit celebrated a deployment to U.S. European Command in which the unit completed more than 93 real-world missions, supported two major multinational exercises and delivered more than 2.1 million gallons of fuel – all while making personal and professional improvements in themselves. Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton.

Illinois Guard’s 725th Transportation Company Kept European Command Fueled

By Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton, | Dec. 23, 2025

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. – About 160 Soldiers of the Illinois Army National Guard’s Machesney Park-based

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brittany Fralick, a production recruiter with the 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, center, is honored with a sabre salute during the Operation Blue Suit banquet at the Hidden Gem in New Braunfels, Texas, March 27, 2025. The Operation Blue Suit Award is presented to recruiters who surpass all goals and showcase outstanding development by making a direct impact on end strength mission. Courtesy photo.

Air National Guard Touts Key Changes After Record-Setting Recruitment Year

By Master Sgt. Erich Smith, | Dec. 23, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air National Guard's most successful recruiting year, with nearly 12,000 new

New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, prepare for their Santa Tracking on Christmas Eve as part of their North American Aerospace Defense Command mission on Dec. 19, 2025. Families can go to NORAD's

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

By Timothy Jones, | Dec. 22, 2025

ROME, N.Y. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Engel, Warrant Officer 1 Courtney Topper, Warrant Officer 1 Jacob Shumway, Warrant Officer 1 Alex G. Sama, chief of logistics for the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, and Maj. Edward K. John pose for a photo during a Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program engagement in Michigan, December 2024. The Michigan National Guard hosted two Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces representatives for a weeklong visit focused on logistics, facility management and sustainment operations, including engagements with the 246th Transportation Battalion and the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Lansing. The exchange strengthened military-to-military cooperation and reinforced the growing partnership between Michigan and Sierra Leone. Photo by 1st Lt. Paige Bodine.

Michigan National Guard Hosts Sierra Leone to Strengthen New Partnership

By 2nd Lt. Paige Bodine, | Dec. 19, 2025

LANSING, Mich.— The partnership between the Michigan National Guard and Sierra Leone recently marked

Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team saves two motorists from drowning during Tropical Storm Isaias response

By Army Lt. Col. Angela King-Sweigart | Aug. 7, 2020

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa.- The Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team rescued two motorists stranded in rapidly rising water during flooding caused by Tropical Storm Isaias Aug. 4 in Berks County.

Utah Guard Hosts Region VII Best Warrior Competition

By Staff Sgt. Timothy Beery | Aug. 4, 2020

CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - Twelve Soldiers from the Western United States and Guam exhausted themselves

Pa. National Guard helps return remains of Soldier killed during Korean War

By Brad Rhen | July 31, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors detail on Thursday participated in the repatriation of remains of a U.S. Army Soldier who was killed in the Korean War.

Unit’s first female first sergeant ‘keeps it green’ and takes care of soldiers

By Sgt. 1st Class Doug Roles | July 28, 2020

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Army National Guard noncommissioned officer has marked a first in her unit’s history. First Sgt. Valerie Jones, with Alpha Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, is wrapping up her time as her unit’s first female first sergeant.

U.S. Army North evaluates North Carolina National Guard unit

By 1st Lt. Regina Corbin | June 24, 2019

Every 18 months, the 42nd Civil Support Team is required to be validated on core tasks, such as the decontamination process, identifying threats and materials, and coordinating with civilian authorities in a realistic setting. This validation proves that the unit is ready to respond to a chemical, radiological or biological event. U.S. Army North provides training and evaluates specialized units in the National Guard to meet homeland defense and homeland security mission sets.