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Missouri National Guard assesses alternate medical facilities
April 3, 2020 — The Missouri National Guard is working with state and federal partners including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Hospital Association to conduct site surveys for alternate care facilities in six locations throughout the state... MORE

Missouri National Guard mobilized to support COVID-19
March 28, 2020 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Michael Parson mobilized the Missouri National Guard Friday in support of the COVID-19 unified response across Missouri... MORE

Missouri National Guard, Defense Intelligence Agency open joint reserve intelligence center in St. Louis
March 14, 2019 — Missouri National Guard, Defense Intelligence Agency open joint reserve intelligence center in St. Louis By Capt. Phil Fountain, Missouri National Guard Public Affairs Office ST. LOUIS – Leaders from the Missouri National Guard and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) gathered at Jefferson Barracks on March 6 to celebrate the opening of a new Joint Reserve... MORE

Missouri Guard exceeds recruiting goals in fiscal year 2018
October 19, 2018 — Missouri Guard exceeds recruiting goals in the fiscal year 2018 Courtesy: Missouri National Guard Public Affairs Office JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – At a time when other components are struggling with recruiting, the Missouri National Guard finished the fiscal year over 100 percent strength. Both the Missouri Army and Air National Guard finished the year at approximately... MORE

National Guard Rescues Border Patrol Canine in Distress
July 6, 2018 — National Guard Rescues Border Patrol Canine in Distress Courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection TUCSON, Ariz. (July 3, 2018) – National Guard personnel serving under Operation Guardian Support saved the life of a Tucson Sector Border Patrol canine experiencing a medical emergency today. A joint Operation Guardian Support aircrew responded to a K-9 handler’s call for […]... MORE

Missouri and Oklahoma Guardsmen become Warrant Officers
April 25, 2018 — Missouri and Oklahoma Guardsmen become Warrant Officers Courtesy: Missouri National Guard Public Affairs FORT McClellan, Ala. – Six Missouri and Oklahoma National Guardsmen from the 140th Regiment – Missouri Regional Training Institute, Ft. Leonard Wood were among those graduating from Reserve Component Warrant Officer Candidate School during ceremonies hosted Saturday, April 21st at Ft. McClellan, […]... MORE

Veterans Recognition Program expands to include Gulf War, Iraq
April 2, 2018 — Veterans Recognition Program expands to include Gulf War, Iraq Missouri National Guard Public Affairs JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s Veterans Recognition Program is now accepting applications from Veterans who served on active duty during recent conflicts in Iraq. The Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn Veterans Recognition Awards are now being offered […]... MORE

Martin promoted to brigadier general
February 16, 2018 — Martin promoted to brigadier general By 2nd Lt. Molly Talmadge, Missouri National Guard Public Affairs JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, the adjutant general of Missouri, presided over the promotion and ceremonial pinning of Col. Sharon A. Martin, assistant adjutant general – Army, to the rank of brigadier general in the Missouri... MORE

Missouri Army Guard detachment named a top unit by DoD command
February 14, 2018 — Members of the Missouri Army National Guard’s Detachment 2, Company C of the 2-245th Aviation Regiment gather in Jefferson City, Missouri, with a trophy recognizing their achievement of having been named 2017 Joint Operational Support Airlift Center Unit of the Year in the Army National Guard – West category by the U.S. Transportation Command, Feb. 8, 2018. Detachment 2 is responsible for operating and maintaining the state’s C-12 Huron, a military passenger and transport aircraft, and provides direct support for the U.S. Transportation Command, one of nine unified Department of Defense commands, based at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Breig)... MORE

Missouri Guard State Judge Advocate retires after 31 years
December 22, 2017 — Missouri Guard State Judge Advocate retires after 31 years By Missouri National Guard Public Affairs JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri National Guard’s State Judge Advocate retired this month after serving more than 31 years in uniform. Col. David Lowe was joined by family and friends during a retirement ceremony at the Missouri National Guard headquarters […]... MORE