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Always Ready, Always There! WA National Guard Soldiers assigned to 96th Aviation Troop Command continue to help fight the Modrite and Bradeen Hill Fire in the eastern part of the state.

.Pennsylvania National Guard Maj. Matthew Gordon shares his perspective on supporting the 250th U.S. Army Birthday. 600+ National Guardsmen are slated to take part in the celebration in D.C., both behind the scenes and as part of the festivities. #Army250 🔗

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As a young Airman assigned to District of Columbia National Guard’s 113th Wing on Sept. 11, 2001, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hook and his unit sprang into action, loading munitions onto F-16 fighter jets and preparing to protect the skies above the national capital region…

Did you know? Airmen with the District of Columbia National Guard ’s 113th Wing maintain around-the-clock readiness to rapidly launch F-16 Fighting Falcons to identify and intercept aircraft in defense of the skies over the nation’s capital.

Since 1636, the National Guard has remained Always Ready, Always There. Join us as we celebrate 388 years of dedicated commitment to answering our nation’s call! #Guard388

Since 1636, the National Guard has remained Always Ready, Always There. Today, we celebrate 387 years of unwavering commitment to our nation and the men and women whose dedicated service make it possible. #Guard387

Since 1636, the National Guard has remained Always Ready, Always There. Join us as we celebrate 389 years of dedicated commitment to answering our nation’s call! #Guard389

When the water rises fast, every second matters. Hawaii National Guardsmen demonstrated that Always Ready, Always There is more than a motto, rescuing two paramedics when their truck became stranded in rapidly rising water.

50+ @thenationsfirst Guardsmen worked side by side with their Paraguayan Armed Forces partners on a joint engineering mission to renovate critical infrastructure at military training sites in preparation for Exercise Fuerzas Comando 2026. 🔗

New York and South Dakota National Guard members joined their Swedish counterparts in preparing aircraft and equipment for an air show to commemorate 100 years of Swedish air power. 🔗

On Memorial Day, we remember, reflect and pay tribute to those brave souls who died while defending our great nation. They will never be forgotten.

Always Ready, Always There! Watch as Idaho National Guard Soldiers, flying an HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, help rescue an injured motorcyclist in the Boise Mountain Range. The rescue was the Idaho Army National Guard’s seventh successful rescue in 2026 and third in July.

Neighbors helping neighbors MD National Guard Soldiers work with rescue technicians as a part of the Maryland Aquatic Response Team to rescue stranded residents in communities around Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

Border security is national security! NC National Guard Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border operate the Skydio X10D small unmanned aircraft system to detect suspected illegal aliens near Rio Grande Valley in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard.

.NC National Guard members have distributed over 1 million pounds of supplies – including food and water – using vehicles, helicopters and cargo planes to reach all western North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene floodwaters.

.Ohio National Guard Soldiers strengthened their warfighting skills during Combat Readiness Exercise 26-01. The exercise tested the brigade's ability to plan, coordinate and execute combat operations through realistic, multi-echelon training.

This Month in the National Guard: Guardsmen competed for the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year titles during the 2026 Best Warrior Competition, built readiness alongside international partners at Keris Strike and Cyber Shield and responded to floods &amp; wildfires.

Guam National Guard, Okla. National Guard &amp; Malaysian Army Forces soldiers trained together in a simulated force-on-force infantry evolution during Keris Strike 2026. Participants are building interoperability, sharpening tactics &amp; strengthening multinational bonds. 🔗

The National Guard stands ready—at home and abroad—to defend the nation, protect communities, and strengthen partnerships while supporting state and federal missions as America’s enduring, dual-status force.

Keep your eyes on the sky tonight as two F-15C Eagles with The California Military Department's 144th Fighter Wing deliver air power as a part of the joint flyover during Super Bowl LX!

This Month in the National Guard: Guardsmen competed for the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year titles during the 2026 Best Warrior Competition, built readiness alongside international partners at Keris Strike and Cyber Shield and responded to floods & wildfires.

Guam National Guard, Okla. National Guard & Malaysian Army Forces soldiers trained together in a simulated force-on-force infantry evolution during Keris Strike 2026. Participants are building interoperability, sharpening tactics & strengthening multinational bonds. 🔗