Precision takes practice. @TheNationsFirst Soldiers sharpened their mortar skills during drill, building the teamwork and proficiency needed to deliver fire support when called upon. Ready For Combat! This We’ll Defend!

I’m honored to join the recipients of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, recognizing the future of Army leadership. These outstanding officers embody the leadership principles and values that General MacArthur championed throughout his career. I'm especially proud of our Army National Guard recipients, whose dedication to their Soldiers and commitment to excellence reflect the strength of our formations across the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Congratulations to our Army Guard awardees: CPT Zachary J. Valiton – @OHNationalGuard CPT Samuel C. Turner – @SCNationalGuard CPT James M. Hagerott – @MDNG CPT Cody M. Woiwood – @IowaNatGuard CPT Joseph C. Gillham – @NENationalGuard CPT Paul J. Hew - @GeorgiaGuard CW2 Ethan R. Connor – @IL_Natl_Guard Keep setting the standard, taking care of Soldiers, and leading from the front! For more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8H65 #ArmyNationalGuard #Leadership #MacArthurLeadershipAward

It was great to catch up with MG David Mikolaities, Adjutant General of the @NHNationalGuard. We had an excellent discussion about the incredible work the Granite State’s Citizen-Soldiers are doing. Our focus remains crystal clear: building combat-ready formations, driving modernization, and ensuring our service members are prepared for whatever missions come our way, both at home and abroad. The New Hampshire Guard is a vital component of the #TotalArmy. I’m grateful for MG Mikolaities’ leadership and his team’s unwavering dedication! Ready For Combat! This We’ll Defend! #ArmyNationalGuard #Readiness #NHGuard #CitizenSoldiers

To our deployed National Guard Soldiers, your service strengthens our nation, and your families’ sacrifices make it possible. On this Day of the Deployed, we salute you both! 🇺🇸🫡 Ready For Combat! This We’ll Defend!

When ground search teams couldn’t reach two stranded hikers, an @IDNationalGuard helicopter crew hoisted them from a mountainside at roughly 9,000 feet and flew them to safety. nationalguard.mil/News/Artic…

You just can't wear it. You gotta bear it! Earning an expert badge is more than an achievement. It's a responsibility to lead, set the standard, and show the way for the next generation of Soldiers. At Fort Custer Training Center, Soldiers demonstrated their discipline, determination, and tactical proficiency during the Expert Infantryman Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, and Expert Soldier Badge (E3B) competition. Congratulations to every Soldier who stepped up to the challenge, and thank you to the @MINationalGuard for hosting this outstanding event! Ready for Combat! This We'll Defend! #armynationalguard #ARNG #E3B #EIB #EFMB #ESB

Congratulations to the Army National Guard for earning second place in the 2026 @USArmy Best Squad Competition! This squad's performance is a clear indicator of the discipline, teamwork and warfighting excellence our Soldiers bring to every mission. These Warriors represented the Army Guard at the highest level and exemplified the strength of our operational force. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Today at the 2026 AUSA Expo, we tackled some tough challenges facing the Army Guard to keep us combat-ready. During the Director of the Army National Guard Seminar, Army Guard senior leaders discussed the logistical hurdles of rapid, large-scale mobilizations for the future fight. Meanwhile, CW5 Bernard Aguon, the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Army Guard, addressed key issues facing our technical experts at the Warrant Officer Professional Development Forum. We are meeting these challenges head-on to remain a lethal force for the Total Army and Joint Force. Ready for Combat, This We’ll Defend! #ArmyNationalGuard #AUSA2026 #TotalArmy

Please join Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard, CSM Brian Kendrick, alongside a panel of our senior Command Sergeants Major, for a crucial discussion on the Army National Guard's expanded role within the Joint Force. As the global security environment evolves, our citizen-soldiers are providing vital capabilities to the Joint Force like never before—seamlessly scaling from domestic operations to high-intensity global missions. Our noncommissioned officers are at the absolute forefront of this integration, driving lethal readiness and leadership across all domains. dvidshub.net/webcast/38515 #ArmyNationalGuard #LSMO #LSCO #Mobilization #CombatReadiness #NationalGuard #CitizenSoldier #MilitaryReadiness #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #AUSA2026

Global partnerships = Force Multipliers. Proud of the Soldiers and leaders from Bravo Company, 1-120th Infantry Regiment (NC ARNG), training alongside Moldovan land forces at Exercise Fire Shield 2026. Building interoperability and sharpening combat readiness to win the future fight. Ready for Combat, This We’ll Defend! 📷 #FireShield2026 #ArmyNationalGuard #Partnerships

Congratulations to all our Recruiting and Retention teams across the 54 states, territories and D.C. on exceeding the FY26 enlistment mission of 37,155 enlistees with 37,654. For the third consecutive year, you’ve delivered the troops the Army Guard needs to maintain readiness at home and abroad. Thanks for all your hard work. Ready for Combat! This We’ll Defend!

Warrant Officers are the technical experts in our formations, bringing expertise, trusted leadership and solutions when they matter most. The cohort strengthens readiness, builds lethality and prepares our force for what’s next. Ready For Combat! This We’ll Defend! #ARNG #WarrantOfficerCorps #ARNGTechnicalExperts

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“For the third year in a row, the Army National Guard meet its recruiting mission! I thank the Americans who stepped forward to serve, our recruiters for their tireless work and The Adjutants General for their leadership. We enter Fiscal Year 2027 strong and ready to build on this momentum! Ready For Combat! This We'll Defend!

It was great and to meet with MG Rodger Waters, adjutant general of the @NVNationalGuard. We discussed the people behind Nevada’s missions and what it takes to keep them ready. More than 4,400 service members serve in the Nevada Guard. They deploy overseas, answer the call during emergencies at home and strengthen partnerships across the Pacific. Their work helps build the ready, lethal force our nation needs. I’m incredibly of the Nevada Guard team and the commitment they bring to every mission! Ready for Combat! This We’ll Defend!

Outstanding Job @IDNationalGuard! Always Ready! Always There!

Large-scale mobilization demands speed, readiness, and the ability to generate combat power across multiple formations at once. That was the focus of our Large-Scale Combat Tabletop Exercise. We brought together Army leaders and mobilization enterprise partners to challenge assumptions, identify friction, and drive solutions for large-scale combat operations. We are doing the hard work now to ensure we are ready when called. Ready For Combat! This We’ll Defend! Read more here: nationalguard.mil/News/Artic…