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In 1942, the U.S. Army established its War Dog Program, the K-9 Corps, officially marking the first time canines were integrated into the armed forces. K9 Veterans Day serves as an annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of military dogs, as well as other canines serving the nation.

K9 Veterans Day – Honoring our four-legged veterans

March 3, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 112 Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division (PA ARNG) conduct convoy operations utilizing Stryker Armored Vehicles during Decisive Action Rotation 22-08 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., June 26, 2022. Rotations at the National Training Center ensure Army Brigade Combat Teams remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aaron Walker, operations Group, National Training Center)

Pennsylvania Army Guard prepares for major transformation

March 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

Montana Air Guard Capt. Caitlyn Cayer, who is also a nurse practitioner, administers aid to a man involved in a traffic wreck in Gulfport, Miss., Sept. 22, 2025. Master Sgt. Kraig Kimball, top right, helped pull the driver from a car fire and escorted him to safety seconds before the car engulfed in flames.

‘Last we saw him’: Nevada Air Guardsman’s lifesaving effort includes curious cliffhanger

March 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

Soldiers of the 120th Regional Support Group, Maine Army National Guard, make final preparations at the armory in Sanford, Maine, before beginning their convoy to Rhode Island Feb. 26. The Maine National Guard mobilized to assist the State of Rhode Island following a significant winter storm that brought heavy snowfall and widespread impacts to the region. The primary mission will be to haul snow from critical infrastructure areas, roadways, and public spaces and help Rhode Island agencies expedite recovery efforts and restore normal operations throughout the City of Providence.

Maine National Guard mobilizes to support Rhode Island blizzard response efforts

February 26, 2026 — 0 Comments

The Agile Cyber Training Environment (ACTE) is a self-contained, portable cyber training and development platform, invented by U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. With the core capabilities to test, train and develop, the ACTE provides hands-on training environments anywhere, anytime, and was accepted into the Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2026 competition. (Courtesy photo by Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow)

Massachusetts National Guardsman invents portable cyber training, development platform

February 26, 2026 — 0 Comments

An Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk flies over the 702 Fire in Blaine County, Oklahoma after dropping more than 600 gallons of water on the fire, July 16, 2022. The Oklahoma National Guard is supporting the Oklahoma Forestry Services and local fire departments from the air using a UH-60 Black Hawk and a LUH-72 Lakota. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones)

Oklahoma Army National Guard deploys for fire suppression mission

February 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

Five of six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who received French medal in recognition of the aid they offered to French special operations forces in August 2023, stand in formation during an award ceremony in Rochester, New York, Feb. 22, 2026. The Soldiers were awarded the French National Defense Gold Medal with Bronze Star by Maj. Gen. Michel Natali, the assistant adjutant general for Army. Pictured are, from left, Staff Sgt. Jedediah Estrada, Staff Sgt. Samuel Sacco, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jared Twigg, Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aaron Taylor, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christopher Scott. Not pictured is Sgt. Zachary Albright who was attending a school. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jean Sanon)

Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers Receive French Medal for Actions in Iraq

February 23, 2026 — 0 Comments

A soldier assigned to the Connecticut National Guard's 143rd Regional Support Group hugs his child following a sendoff ceremony for the unit at the Gov. William A. O'Neill Armory in Hartford, Conn. Feb. 21, 2026. The 143rd is scheduled to deploy to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Juan Perez)

Connecticut National Guard hosts sendoff ceremony for 143rd RSG

February 23, 2026 — 0 Comments

From Right to left U..S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jason Gillette, 104th Fighter Wing Communications Squadron, Technical Sgt. Brett Pitoniak, 104th Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron, retired Chief MSgt. John DeVecchi, 104th Fighter Wing, Master Sgt. Shane Morin, 104th Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron, and Major Scott "Boom" McGowen Stand for a photo, 104th Fighter Wing Air National Guard base, Westfield, MA, February 13, 2026. DeVecchi started the original 104th Fighter Wing Hockey team in 1976 when they were part of the Pioneer Valley League Over 25 team and were called the Minutemen. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Melanie J. Casineau)

Founding 104th Hockey Player Makes Return Visit to Team

February 20, 2026 — 0 Comments