“The training aircrew get here could mean the difference between life and death in an actual combat environment.”

Idaho National Guard Airmen and their active-duty counterparts from Hill Air Force Base trained to fight a near-peer enemy during exercise Panther Shadow. ngpa.us/29559

We are excited for the release of the Newsweek Unconventional episode featuring the Alaska Army National Guard aviators of the 207th Aviation Troop Command. #alaskaarmynationalguard ; #alaskanationalguard ; #ArmyNationalGuard ; #nationalguard

Always Ready, Always There!

Congratulations, Staff Sgt. David Riddick, Sgt. Joshua Owen, Spc. Noah Eddings, and Spc. Seth Carter! ICYMI: the Tenn. National Guard Soldiers are the nation’s best tank crew, taking first place in the 2024 Sullivan Cup competition.

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.@VANationalGuard Soldiers sharpened their aviation skills during their drill weekend to stay mission-ready and prepare for their annual training in Czechia later this year. ngpa.us/29526

Today marks the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. We honor those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice during the events of V-E Day and World War II.

Way to go, Capt. Kerry Guy! The MDAirNationalGuard Airman was named the Air National Guard’s General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award winner for his work as the officer in charge of the wing’s Spark Cell. ngpa.us/29527

.Kentucky Guard Airmen transported 340,000 pounds of residential building supplies to Arctic communities experiencing housing shortages in Alaska.

Through the Innovative Readiness Training, Guardsmen used their expertise to assist the community while conducting training. 📸ngpa.us/29518

Honored to join DSA & NATSEC Asia to discuss how—thru the State Partnership Program—the National Guard works with our global partners to confront shared challenges. We may be separated by language or distance, but we are united in what we seek—a peaceful, stable world. U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur

Your Cal Guard stands unwavering in its commitment to protect and serve the people of California.

This month, 700 NY National Guard Soldiers will join military personnel from 27 countries and NATO to participate in #AfricanLion , the largest U.S. military training event conducted on the African continent. ngpa.us/29513

.WA National Guard Airmen and their Royal Thai Air Force partners building on the success of previous Exercise Enduring Partners iterations by simultaneously training together in Washington and Thailand. #SPP ngpa.us/29519

The Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources led wildfire training for WA National Guard Soldiers to prepare the Guardsmen to effectively and safely assist the Department of Natural Resources and other agencies in the event of a large-scale wildfire.

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.MD National Guard Soldiers provided public affairs and logistics support to Vibrant Response 24, an exercise that enabled military units to work with federal and state agencies to validate their response to a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event. ngpa.us/29516

Did you know the National Guard assists with #training our partners in Africa?

During U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)'s exercise #AfricanLion , led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, both the Maryland and Utah National Guard are teaching tactical ambush techniques to members of the Tunisian Armed Forces.

In observance of Military Appreciation Month, we honor the service and sacrifice of troops past and present. Thank you for defending the interests and security of our nation.

During my visit to Kadena Air Base, I had the pleasure of meeting with National Guardsmen who are playing a crucial role in maintaining strategic deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (1/2)

.Ohio National Guard Airmen teamed up with their Lithuanian and Hungarian counterparts to train on air battle management, ground control intercept, large-force employment and air-to-air combat during a combined exercise. ngpa.us/29459

Go Guard!

Go Guard! AlaskaNationalGuard aviators recently graduated from the U.S. Marines Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, marking the first time a conventional (not special forces) U.S. Army Black Hawk unit has taken the highly competitive course. ngpa.us/29458