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(From left:) Arkansas National Guard Staff Sgt. Jorge Ramirez, Staff Sgt. Ryan Niblett, Sgt. Eduardo Salazar, and Staff Sgt. James Roach were each awarded Meritorious Service Medals for their actions May 7, 2026, for their actions on May 4, 2026.

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Arkansas National Guard recognizes Soldiers life preserving actions after mishap

May 7, 2026 — 0 Comments

Sgt. 1st Class Paul M. Dimond received the Purple Heart Medal March 28, 2014, for injuries he sustained from an improvised explosive device which was detonated five meters from him during a graduation ceremony at the Afghan National Army 205th Corps Training Center Dec. 8, 2011. The Purple Heart is one of the oldest commendations in American military history, dating back to the later years of the Revolutionary War and was originally designed as the Badge of Military Merit.

Navy Sailor posthumously awarded Purple Heart at Hanscom AFB ceremony

April 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

Ten soldiers of the Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard successfully completed the first recorded Norwegian Ski Badge event hosted by a unit other than the Norwegian Armed Forces at Ethan Allen Firing Range on February 28.

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Mountain Battalion soldiers complete historic Norwegian Ski Badge

April 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Army Soldiers compete in Match 11 NMC Excellence in Competition (EIC) Rifle/ Directors match during the 2026 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship at Fort Benning, Georgia, March 11, 2026. The annual, live-fire training event, which is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, tests soldiers marksmanship skills in 13 separate rifle, pistol and multigun matches, that includes firing more than 500 rounds. The competition, which is often referred to as ‘All Army’, is open to active-duty, Reserve, National Guard and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. The goal is to raise the standards of marksmanship and increase lethality across the entire force. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jose Rolando Garcia)

U.S. Army hosts 2026 small arms Championship

March 16, 2026 — 0 Comments

Army Emergency Relief CEO, retired Sergeant Major of the Army Tony Grinston, cuts the cake to celebrate the opening of the AER branch at the U.S. Army Garrison Poland on March 3, 2026, in Poznan, Poland. The opening of the branch includes a pilot program for U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to receive access to loan and grants. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Stanford Toran)

Army Emergency Relief Opens up Pilot Program

March 15, 2026 — 0 Comments

Soldiers assigned to the 145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment stand at attention during their welcome home ceremony held at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Mustang, Oklahoma on March 7, 2026. The Soldiers deployed in support of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, executing over 35 missions that showcased the specialized training of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Cambrie Cannon)

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Oklahoma National Guard Public Affairs Soldiers welcomed home

March 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Army Soldiers of 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division hold their position in Combined Resolve 26-05 at Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 20, 2026. During CbR 26-5, the U.S. Army is implementing its Continuous Transformation initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Noah Carlsson)

WINTER WARFIGHTING: How The U.S. Army is Adapting to a Frozen, Changing Battlefield.

February 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

Connecticut National Guard hosts Career and Retention fair

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Connecticut National Guard hosts Career and Retention fair

February 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

Mystery of the Missing Medals of Honor

Civil War Scandal: How the 27th Maine Broke the Medal of Honor System

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments