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Mar- 2026 -

10 March

U.S. Soldiers with the 223rd Engineer Battalion, Joint Task Force Magnolia, Mississippi National Guard, walk to a promotion ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2025. Approximately 2,700 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department and community partners to enhance safety and quality of life throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Christian Brown)

DC National Guard Activates Dedicated Unit for Capital Security

The DC National Guard has inaugurated a new unit to protect civil authorities and infrastructure in the nation's capital.

5 March

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Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Guardsman Builds Backpackable Cyber Range for Training Anywhere

A Massachusetts National Guardsman just packed an entire cyber training lab into a backpack, giving troops the power to practice cyber missions anywhere, anytime.

Dec- 2025 -

4 December

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U.S. service members line the streets of Washington, D.C., during an honor escort—also known as a fallen soldier procession—for U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard, Nov. 27, 2025. The tradition honors fallen soldiers with silent, unified respect as they are escorted to their final resting place. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Angelina Tran)

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Taliban Govt Says US National Guard Shooting ‘Does Not Concern’ Afghanistan

The Taliban government said Wednesday that the shooting of two National Guard members, one fatally, by an Afghan suspect in Washington last month had nothing to do with Afghanistan.

3 December

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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Scott McKennon, senior enlisted leader of Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, left, and Col. Larry Doane, the task force’s commander, right, walk down a Soldier-lined street as they prepare to honor U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C., Nov. 27, 2025. A fallen soldier procession was held to pay tribute to Beckstrom’s life and service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Clay Smith)

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghan Man Pleads Not Guilty in US National Guard Shooting

An Afghan man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard near the White House, killing one, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder charges.

Oct- 2025 -

17 October

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Guardsmen patrolling the streets. Photo: Tennessee National Guard

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National Guard in Memphis on Trump’s Orders

National Guard forces have been deployed on US President Donald Trump's orders to aid law enforcement personnel in Memphis, Tennessee, the state's military department said.

8 October

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Members of the 8th Infantry Regiment Illinois National Guard Association ride in Illinois National Guard vehicles during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2023. The association was started by Illinois Army National Guard Veterans dedicated to keeping the history of the Illinois National Guard's all-Black 8th Infantry Regiment alive. The association gives thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to deserving local high school seniors each year. Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, the Assistant Adjutant General - Army of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard, served as the Grand Marshal of the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2023. Boyd grew up on the South Side of Chicago and is the highest-ranking officer of color in the history of the Illinois National Guard.

Staff Writer With AFP

On Trump’s Orders, 200 Troops From Texas Arrive in Illinois

Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials.

1 October

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Ethan M. Encarnacion

US National Guard Pulls Off First-Ever In-Flight 3D Printing on Black Hawk

The Indiana Army National Guard has achieved a technological first: 3D printing while airborne aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Sep- 2025 -

3 September

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Rojoef Manuel

Nevada Army National Guard to Transition Into Mobile Infantry Battalion

The Nevada Army National Guard will be converted into a mobile infantry battalion as part of the US Army’s ongoing force restructuring.

Dec- 2024 -

3 December

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Rojoef Manuel

Oshkosh Business to Supply Ground Target Drones for US Army, National Guard

Pratt Miller has secured a deal to produce its Trackless Moving Targets for US Army and National Guard marksmanship proficiency programs.

2 December

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NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass – Members of the Massachusetts National Guard 1st Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team provide real time updates to the incident commander, during an evaluation training event at the Emerald Square Mall, November 7, 2024. The evaluation took place over two days in North Attleboro and tested the CST on their ability to respond to an incident involving a variety of WMDs. The CST's mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic incident site by identifying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives, agents, and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, and advising response measures. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Rojoef Manuel

US National Guard Refines Urban Hazard Ops in Massachusetts

The US National Guard has performed training simulations in Massachusetts to validate its chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operability in urban settings.

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