US National Guard

Jul- 2024 -

10 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

US Army Testing Pocket-Sized Drones for Covert Reconnaissance

The US Army is currently testing the effectiveness of its new pocket-sized drones for covert surveillance and reconnaissance operations.

Apr- 2024 -

12 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Army National Guard to Receive Aviation Course From Leidos

Virginia-based defense company Leidos has signed a $13.7-million contract to provide aviation training for the US Army National Guard.

Mar- 2024 -

1 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army National Guard Grounds All Helicopters Following Fatal Crashes

The US Army National Guard has grounded its entire helicopter fleet following two crashes that happened within a span of 11 days.

Feb- 2024 -

8 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army, Navy, Air Force Conduct Joint Mass Casualty Combat Exercise

Three branches of the US military have joined forces for a mass casualty combat exercise near the Gowen Field Air National Guard Base in Idaho.

Oct- 2023 -

27 October

Air

The New Jersey Air National Guard’s 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived within U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, bolstering U.S. posture to defend U.S. forces and deter further aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Floyd)

Rojoef Manuel

US Boosts Posture in Middle East With F-16 Fighter Squadron

The US has deployed an F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron to the Middle East in response to growing regional threats.

9 October

Americas

Members of the Kosovo Security Force Hazardous Materials Company discover clues that lead to a planted, homemade explosive device in a training scenario in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2023. The KSF worked with the 71st Civil Support Team, Iowa National Guard for a week long opportunity to work alongside the Des Moines Fire Department to find hazardous materials. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rachel I. White)

Rojoef Manuel

US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops

The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.

Sep- 2023 -

18 September

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Texas National Guard, Chilean Army Train for Cyber Attacks in Santiago

The Texas National Guard and the Chilean Army have completed a joint exercise in Santiago to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.

Jul- 2023 -

10 July

Exercises

Members of multiple special operations units participated with allies and partners from 18 nations in the Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 23-01, held throughout West Virginia, from May 27 to June 17 Ridge Runner is a dynamic and realistic exercise platform for the United States Special Operations Command and community of interest allies and partners that enables participants to train on mission essential tasks and assess and validate readiness while enhancing the nation's strategic irregular warfare capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Guard Special Forces Practice Counterinsurgency in West Virginia

The US Army National Guard conducted a Special Forces exercise to upskill in counterinsurgency and interoperability with foreign forces.

May- 2023 -

5 May

War

UK Ukraine training mission Operation Orbital

Rojoef Manuel

Arkansas Army National Guard Takes Over Multinational Training for Ukraine

The Arkansas Army National Guard has assumed command of a training group upskilling Ukraine to defend against Russia’s illegal invasion.

Feb- 2023 -

6 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air National Guard Trains Airmen With New F-16 Radar Capability

The US Air National Guard has trained airmen with the new AN/ASQ-236 radar pods aboard F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighters.

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