National Guard News
Tennessee Air National Guardsmen loading a truck with debris in Hampton, Tennessee, on Oct. 2, 2024. The Tennessee Air National Guard Civil Engineer Squadron members were activated to assist with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee.
Tennessee Guardsmen Continue Supporting Helene Recovery Efforts
By Lt. Col. Darrin Haas, | Oct. 6, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 450 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local first responders in East Tennessee areas impacted by severe flooding following Hurricane...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Garcia, a tank commander assigned to Bravo Company, 1-118th Infantry Regiment, Armored Brigade Combat Team, distributes water and supplies in Gaffney, South Carolina, Oct. 2, 2024. More than 900 Soldiers and Airmen have been activated statewide to provide critical support to impacted communities. The South Carolina National Guard continues to respond to disaster relief requests for assistance from federal, local, and state agencies.
National Guard Soldier Helps Neighbors Through Helene Relief Efforts
By Courtesy, | Oct. 6, 2024
GAFFNEY, S.C. – When Tropical Storm Helene hit South Carolina, it brought widespread damage and left communities like Gaffney grappling with power outages, flooding, and a shortage of basic necessities. Amid the chaos, U.S...

Airmen with the 121st Air Refueling Wing’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team, part of the Ohio Homeland Response Force, prepare to deploy to North Carolina in support of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 1, 2024. The unit will provide unique critical response capabilities, answering the call from a state in need.
Ohio Guard Airmen Deploy to NC to Support Helene Recovery Efforts
By Ralph Branson, | Oct. 4, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 121st Air Refueling Wing Fatality Search and Recovery Team deployed to North Carolina from Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base Oct. 1, after being activated to support response efforts in the aftermath...