National Guard Bureau

“Everything I do in this role will be in the service of our people so we can ensure mission success,” Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said. “Every policy we improve, every nation and community we visit and every decision we make will put our elite Soldiers, Airmen and civilians front and center."

From Gen. Steven Nordhaus: Today, I am humbled to serve as the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. My wife Shannon and I are excited to serve with you—our National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and mission focus. I look forward to serving with you as we work together to drive progress through continuous improvement for our National Guard.

Today, Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus formally takes his post as the 30th?Chief of the National Guard Bureau during an Assumption of Responsibility ceremony. Watch live at 1 p.m. Eastern.

“These aren’t just strangers we’re helping — these are our neighbors, our families.” Florida National Guard Soldiers quickly mobilized to respond to a series of tornadoes that touched down near Fort Pierce as Hurricane Milton swept across the region. #NationalGuard #HurricaneMilton #CommunitySupport

Watch as an aircrew from the Connecticut National Guard delivers essential supplies to the remote community of Little Switzerland, North Carolina while supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Today, more than 4,500 National Guard members continue to support Helene response missions, and more than 6,600 Guardsmen are helping federal, state, and local partners respond to Hurricane Milton. #NationalGuard #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

Today, more than 6,500 National Guardsmen from multiple states are on duty for Hurricane Milton response missions, rescuing storm victims, clearing debris from roads and distributing food, water and other critical supplies. #NationalGuard #HurricaneMilton #CommunitySupport

Three Airmen injured during the January Tower 22 attack in Jordan were presented the Purple Heart this week. Staff Sgt. Michael Byrne, Senior Airman Herland Antezana and Staff Sgt. Dustin Dinkelacker, assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing, were three of the 41 Guardsmen injured during the Jan. 28 unmanned aerial system attack that also killed three Army Reserve Soldiers. Each of the Airmen lost consciousness from the blast. As they came to, they began searching for each other. That’s when their training kicked in. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d-winf_x

“I joined the National Guard because I wanted to continue being a Soldier and serve the country, but it’s also about being there for my community. When I see people in need, it gives me a sense of purpose.” When #Helene left South Carolina communities like Gaffney grappling with power outages, flooding, and a shortage of basic necessities, South Carolina National Guard Staff Sgt. Kevin Garcia found himself distributing water and supplies to residents, many of whom he grew up with. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAZsSY3z #NationalGuard #CommunitySupport

Today, more than 6,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 18 states continue to help federal, state, and local partners support Helene response efforts across the Southeast. The Florida National Guard is also preparing to support Hurricane Milton response efforts if needed. Learn more about the National Guard's hurricane response efforts: https://lnkd.in/eVJsaZPC. #NationalGuard #Helene #CommunitySupport

Airmen of the 184th Wing's 284th Air Support Operations Squadron received one of Canada’s highest military honors — the Canadian Forces Unit Commendation award. These Kansas National Guard Airmen were recognized for their critical role in helping the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Joint Terminal Attack Controller program regain NATO accreditation in 2022. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dEeQbDs6