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Washington National Guard members conduct wildland fire support operations to Washington Department of Natural Resources at the Little Giant Fire near Leavenworth, Washington, Aug. 10, 2026. Photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Sequeira.
Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response
By Joseph Siemandel, | Sept. 8, 2026
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – After more than six weeks supporting the Department of Natural Resources, Washington National Guard aviation and hand crews concluded their wildland firefighting support mission Sept. 4, marking the end...

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing return from an overseas deployment, arriving back to the Vermont Air National Guard, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 6, 2026. These Airmen came home from an overseas deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis.
Vermont Guardsmen Return from Overseas Deployment
By Lt. Col. Meghan Smith, | Sept. 8, 2026
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Airmen assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing returned home Sept. 6 following an overseas deployment.The Airmen initially deployed in support of operations in the U.S. Southern...

U.S. Army Sgts. Durana Amoncio, left, and Sgt. Mark Bumanglag, right, both CH-47 Chinook crew chiefs assigned to 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, secures equipment before transport in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Sept. 5, 2026. In preparation for Hurricane Lowell, the Hawaii National Guard is positioning personnel, equipment and high-wheeled vehicles on Kauai to be ready to respond as requests are received. The Hawaii National Guard is working closely with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, county emergency management agencies and other response partners to prepare for the storm. Photo by Staff Sgt. Randall Corpuz.
Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell
By Rachel Blaire, | Sept. 8, 2026
HONOLULU – The Hawaii National Guard remains actively positioned across the state, balancing recovery operations from Tropical Cyclone Lala with urgent preparation efforts for Hurricane Lowell, the third tropical system to...