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The Arkansas National Guard has a presence throughout the entire state of Arkansas where our Soldiers and Airmen serve.
Through active community support programs the Arkansas National Guard strives to be a good neighbor and community partner.
The Guard, its Soldiers and its Airmen, are extensively involved in local community organizations and often participate in and/or support the events they sponsor, but training and mission requirements always come first.
Please read the document below BEFORE submitting your request for support.
Arkansas National Guard Community Support and Outreach FAQ
Please read the Arkansas National Guard Community Support and Outreach FAQ below BEFORE submitting your request for support. Click HERE to view the Arkansas National Guard Community Support and Outreach FAQ.
Arkansas National Guard 106th Army Band The Arkansas National Guard’s 106th Army Band is headquartered in North Little Rock. Requests for band participation in public events should be made by completing and submitting a DD Form 2536 (Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events). All requests for community support must be submitted no more than 90 days and no less than 30 days in advance of the scheduled event. Completed forms should be sent to the Arkansas National Guard PAO office via email. Email: ng.ar.ararng.mbx.daily-guard@army.mil
Arkansas National Guard Color Guard The Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office is the point of contact for requesting a color guard for your event. A color guard is a four-person formation of National Guard Soldiers or Airmen in appropriate military uniform. They act as a Color guard, while posting and retiring the flag and rendering to it the proper customs and courtesies. This time-honored traditional detail adds dignity to any military-related activity while showing respect to our nation and those who have served it. Requests for color guard participation in public events should be made by completing and submitting a DD Form 2536 (Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events). All requests for community support must be submitted no more than 90 days and no less than 30 days in advance of the scheduled event.
Completed forms should be sent to the Arkansas National Guard PAO office via email. Email: ng.ar.ararng.mbx.daily-guard@army.mil
Arkansas National Guard Non-Aviation Static Equipment Displays
Non-aviation: Event organizers should be aware that static display requests are subject to a number of restrictions and are supported only where they do not impact operational mission accomplishment.
Requests for static displays in public events should be made by completing and submitting a DD Form 2536 (Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events).
All requests for non-aviation must be submitted no more than 90 days and no less than 30 days in advance of the scheduled event.
Arkansas National Guard Aerial Support Requests In order to request an aircraft flyover or aircraft static display, you must thoroughly complete a DD Form 2535.
The Arkansas Army National Guard operates UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters and UH-72 Lakota Helicopters. The Arkansas Air National Guard operates C-130 Aircraft. We do not have any other aircraft available for aerial support. Before submitting your request the DD Form 2535 form must be: Completed and signed by the sponsoring organization Certified (and signed) by the event site owner Approved by the local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) Submit the form per the instructions below
Requests should be completed, signed, approved by the FAA and submitted per the instructions below at least 90 days in advance of the event. Incomplete forms and requests will not be considered. The Air Force and Army determine whether the event is eligible for support.
FAA coordination is required prior to submission
FAA approval must be obtained for all U.S. aerial events except aircraft static displays before submitting your request. Please contact the Regional FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) in Little Rock, AR, at 501-918-4400 or 7-asw-lit-fsdo@faa.gov to complete this step. DO NOT SUBMIT A FLYOVER REQUEST IF "SEC. IV FAA COORDINATION" ON THE DD2535 HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED BY THE FSDO.
Submitting your request
Requests for Air National Guard assets should be submitted directly to the Air Force via Air Force Aerial Events (http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/).
Requests for Army National Guard assets should be submitted to the Arkansas National Guard State Public Affairs Office at ng.ar.ararng.mbx.daily-guard@army.mil or by calling 501-212-5098.
Requests should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the scheduled event.
Securing aviation assets after receiving approval It is the requestor's responsibility to coordinate actual participation of National Guard flying units once your event has been determined eligible for support. Please contact your State Public Affairs Office to determine whether units are available to support your event after your event has been approved.
Things to keep in mind Aircraft participation is at no additional cost to the U.S. Government and on a non-interference basis with Department of Defense missions. Therefore, military contingencies and training requirements may preclude event participation at the last minute. Additionally, patriotic events that are free and open to the public and those events designed to enhance Armed Forces recruiting and retention efforts have a higher likelihood of being approved by the Department of Defense. If your event falls within both or either of these categories please state so on your DD Form 2535 with a detailed explanation.
Aviation support or participation may be cancelled by the U.S. Government at anytime without notice.
EQUIPMENT LOAN OR LEASE Requests for equipment loans or leases please contact: ARNG Supply Management Specialist, DCSLOG, Camp Robinson ng.ar.arang.list.j4-lmo@army.mil WATER BUFFALOES Are no longer available free of charge but are available for lease from the ARNG.
Arkansas National Guard Speakers The Arkansas National Guard can provide speakers for Veteran's Day, Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day public observances, and can also provide speakers for many other appropriate public events. National Guard personnel can speak on a wide variety of topics including: Military Support to Civil Authorities; Military Aviation; Leadership; Education Opportunities; Family Readiness and Support; Military Law; Military History; Military Medicine, Public Relations; and Journalism. Requestors with other topics they feel the Arkansas National Guard may be able to speak on should contact the Arkansas National Guard State Public Affairs Office at (501) 212-5021 to discuss the possibilities. Requests for speaker participation in public events should be made by completing and submitting an ARNG Speaker Request Form (Speaker Request). All requests for community support must be submitted no more than 90 days and no less than 30 days in advance of the scheduled event. Completed forms should be sent to the Arkansas National Guard PAO office via email. Email: ng.ar.ararng.mbx.daily-guard@army.mil
Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office Mail: Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office Bldg. 5301 Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 Phone: 501-212-5098 DSN 962-5098 Email: ng.ar.ararng.mbx.daily-guard@army.mil