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Presence with Purpose: Guard Leaders Stand with Soldiers to Strengthen the Homeland
Feb. 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON —On Feb. 13, 2026, as cold air moved through the District and commuters filled Metro platforms at the height of the evening rush, two Army National Guard leaders climbed into their SUV for another rotation through...

National Guard Presence Patrols Support Public Safety in Washington
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Mississippi National Guard conduct a presence patrol near the Thomas Jefferson statue inside the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, Feb. 10, 2026. Operating as part of Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, the Soldiers provide a visible and steady presence at historic landmarks in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
Feb. 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON— Following a presidential directive issued in March 2025 to help make the District of Columbia safe, orderly and beautiful, Joint Task Force–District of Columbia is translating national policy into sustained,...

Quiet Presence, Measured Impact
Feb. 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON - By late summer 2025, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen moved side by side through the nation’s capital in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. Along transit corridors, major avenues, and public...
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Air Guard Pilot Recognized With Prestigious Shine Award
From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, acting director, Air National Guard; Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson, commander, 119th Fighter Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey National Guard; and Colleen Shine showcase the 2024 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Fighter Pilot Award during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 10, 2026. Emerson was the first Air National Guard pilot to receive the award, named after the Vietnam War fighter pilot who went missing in action in 1972. The award recognizes fighter pilots for “superior leadership qualities, exceptional flying proficiency and community involvement.” Shine is the daughter of the award’s namesake. Photo by Master Sgt. Erich B. Smith.
Feb. 19, 2026 - JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson, a fighter squadron commander with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing, received the 2024 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Award during a...

Massachusetts Guard Security Forces Train on Virtual Reality
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian Kiuna, a defender with the 102nd Security Forces Squadron, conducts use-of-force training using a virtual reality system Feb. 8, 2026, at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. The system simulated real-world scenarios security forces members may encounter, including domestic violence responses, suicidal ideation, traffic stops, entry control duties and active shooter situations. Photo by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy.
Feb. 19, 2026 - OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Defenders from the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Security Forces Squadron sharpened their skills using virtual reality during a use-of-force training Feb. 8, stepping into...

Alaska Air National Guardsmen Rescue Injured Cross-Country Skier
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter aviators assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, conduct flight operations over Southcentral Alaska, Jan. 29, 2026. The HH-60 is the 176th Wing’s primary platform for personnel extraction because the all-weather helicopter can land in a variety of remote locations, and the crew can employ the rescue hoist when landing is not possible. Photo by Alejandro Pena.
Feb. 19, 2026 - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 176th Wing rescued an injured cross-country skier Feb. 16 in Southcentral Alaska.After sustaining a head injury while cross-country...
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