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Through his service, he earned an associate of arts degree that helped him land his current job in the private sector at Springdale Christian Center. With 12 years in uniform, his journey continues as he’s currently a semester’s worth of classes away from a degree in business.

MINUTEMAN MONDAY! Staff Sgt. Jose Ruiz enlisted in the Arkansas Army National Guard right out of high school to help pay for college. He didn’t have any college scholarships lined up or a job. https://t.co/pEKrO1NadX

Hurricane Katrina came and went 20 years ago, and left an indelible mark, not only on the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast, but also those in the Arkansas National Guard who were mobilized to help their neighbors to the south. Read more here: https://t.co/OkRTFHHJQ4 https://t.co/rkm8a50uoa

Back To School, Warrior! The National Guard Tuition Waiver now includes PRIVATE COLLEGES and CREDENTIALING programs. Contact your education office at: Army Guard: 501-212-5240 Air Guard: 501-987-1433 https://t.co/N8rBdbFYBd https://t.co/dwICgRFmxS

Education just got even better! The National Guard Tuition Waiver now includes private colleges and credentialing programs. That means MORE options for YOUR future. 501-212-5240 to learn more! https://t.co/HMf0wcL2UC

Arkansas Guardsmen completed the inaugural Guardian Response Training Academy, Aug. 21st, on Camp Robinson. The three-day course combines the previous disaster response training conducted through the yearly training cycle into a single course to be conducted annually in August. https://t.co/bNOb5oV6mp

The Arkansas National Guard is working closely with its state and federal partners to intensify preparations for a high-magnitude earthquake from the New Madrid Seismic Zone, spanning Illinois to northeast Arkansas. Read more here: https://t.co/9tUiwbA6Fp https://t.co/ITWTrM9GH2

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@188thWG's 184th Attack Squadron named best RPA squadron in the Air Force!🇺🇸 #NoBetterPeople #NoBetterPlace #NoBetterOpportunity #NoBetterDeal https://t.co/UuuoMrMKFV

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited with some of our 77th TAB Soldiers on state active duty, assisting the @TXMilitary with rescue and recovery efforts from the July 4 flash flooding. The @USNationalGuard domestic operations mission is a vital asset for communities across the country. https://t.co/TKVu2hyfoB

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Just announced: Our @USNationalGuard 77th TAB UH-60 Black Hawk crews have had their state active duty orders extended in Central Texas through July 19 to assist the @TXMilitary transport rescue crews and cargo around their area of responsibility. Proud of these Citizen-Soldiers. https://t.co/WbE5qAk7WP

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It was a dogged day of duty yesterday for @USNationalGuard's 77th TAB crews helping out the @TXMilitary in Central Texas. They transported five K-9s and 30 passengers, delivered approximately 100 meals, and conducted aerial recon via their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. https://t.co/KbHbkaEUj4

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Be Your Best, Be A Soldier - Staff Sgt. Cassidy Topps

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Be Your Best, Be A Soldier - Staff Sgt. Cassidy Topps

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Big Changes Come to the Arkansas National Guard

On Saturday, July 15, 2017, Colonel John O. Payne was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. Payne will now serve as the Assistant Adjutant General - Support, for the Arkansas National Guard. General Payne has served in the military since 1988 when he was named as a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Henderson State University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). The keynote speaker at the event was Brigadier General Gregrey Bacon of the Arkansas National Guard. Remarks were given by both Payne and Bacon. On Sunday, July 16, 2017, Command Sergeant Major Larry N. Rankin relinquished responsibility of being the Arkansas National Guard's State Command Sergeant Major to Command Sergeant Major James "Rick" Megoloff at a Change of Responsibility ceremony held at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center. The State Command Sgt. Maj. is the highest rank achievable in the Arkansas Army National Guard aside from the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Joint Forces Which is currently held by Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Veazey. Rankin has served in the Arkansas National Guard for 41 years and is scheduled to retire from service later this summer. Also on Sunday, Brig. Gen. Keith Klemmer, Assistant Adjutant General, Arkansas National Guard, retired after 30 years of service. At the retirement ceremony, Klemmer received the Legion of Merit and the Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal. His General Officer flag was cased to signify the end of his career.

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22 Arkansas National Guardsmen to deploy to Texas to assist that state with transportation of search and rescue personnel in the vicinity of Austin,Texas
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1st Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Regiment hosts first Family Day in over a decade
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1st Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Regiment hosted its first Family Day in over a decade.

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On Friday, July 11, 2025, the 188th Wing undertook a massive logistical operation, relocating six historic static display aircraft currently on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. These aircraft, long-standing symbols of the wing’s proud heritage, were safely moved from Ebbing Air National Guard Base to make way for upcoming construction projects.

Training for the Unexpected
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Forging tomorrow’s leaders, one cadet at a time
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189th Airlift Wing travels to Guatemala to engage with Guatemalan Air Force (GAF)
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As part of the Arkansas National Guard State Partnership Program, members of the 189th Airlift Wing recently traveled to Guatemala to engage with Guatemalan Air Force (GAF) leadership.

Arkansas Guardsmen Buzz Camp Robinson with new drone training
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Drone Training has come to Camp Robinson as Arkansas Army National guardsmen with Delta Company 239th Brigade Engineer Battalion participate in a new course

Paladins Light The Night Over Fort Chaffee
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Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Brigade began the first night of night fire with illumination rounds at Fort Chaffee, Ark., June 19, 2025.

Joint Task Force Conducts Civil Disturbance Training
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More than 230 Arkansas National Guardsmen and central Arkansas law enforcement officers trained Aug. 2, 2025

Arkansas Arty Sling Loads At Fort Chaffee
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