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Join us in congratulating Ebbing Air National Guard Base's 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron for earning the Gen. Mark A. Welch III "One Air Force Award." This is the second Air Force-level award the 188th Wing has earned in the past few months. https://t.co/C1UJTcs9HR
After moving to the U.S. from Vietnam in 2022, Mai made Fort Smith, Ark., his home and chose service as a way to give back. By joining the ARNG, he not only supported his community but also earned citizenship sooner than expected through the Military Naturalization Program.
Army National Guard Spc. Vu Mai, with the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade earned his United States citizenship while on mission in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2026. With the Military Naturalization Program, Mai hopes to continue to give back to his community and to his country. https://t.co/0IG2LJbsrs
Additionally, winter weather debris removal teams will be available, as needed, by ASP.
The Governor has ordered 168 Guardsmen to state active duty beginning today until weather conditions improve. Guardsmen will support the Arkansas State Police around the clock at all Troop location areas around the state. https://t.co/dyezQt78Gl
RT @SarahHuckabee: Severe winter weather is headed our way. Don’t get caught unprepared. https://t.co/wDDw77N3B9 has the latest resources…
Jet fuel powers the F-35 Foreign Military Sales mission at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith. The 188th Wing's increased capability will ensure mission success as more partner nation aircraft arrive for pilot training in the coming years. https://t.co/wmy66l7ELJ
The Education and Incentives Branch is accepting National Guard Tuition Waiver applications now through Feb. 28, 2026, for the upcoming college Spring Semester. Guardsmen can apply online here: https://t.co/LekEo1lEZk under the Financial Aid tab on the left-hand side of the page. https://t.co/KYoPw1OWDB
Lincoln, Marshall, Mountain Home, Russellville, Walnut Ridge, and more. To find out how to apply, go to our website: https://t.co/711w7FGd2W
Sights set on an AGR job in the Arkansas Army National Guard? We’ve got openings, and the clock is ticking as the application window closes Jan. 5, 2026. Jobs are available in Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Clarksville, Conway, DeQueen, Fayetteville, Forrest City, Gum Springs, Hazen, https://t.co/jo2dgzlufP
Guardsmen from the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade met Dec. 16, 2025, with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, and Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges to discuss the ongoing security mission in the nation’s capital. https://t.co/IwISjo41Wz
Arkansas Air National Guard the pharmacy team has filled more than 1,085 prescriptions for local citizens so far this week providing care for local Guatemalan communities as part of Arkansas National Guard State Partnership , Amistad por Guatemala. https://t.co/tC1rZfsj2w
to the nation’s southern border in Texas to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
Nearly 120 Arkansas National Guardsmen and four UH-72 Lakota aircraft from 1st Battalion,114th Security and Support Aviation Regiment, 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, departed Oct. 5 for a 13-month Title 10 federal active duty deployment https://t.co/TNinq3GDkN
prescribed for, or from little ones accidentally ingesting them. Public safety is a top priority, and it's teamwork like this with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, Arkansas State Police, county sheriffs, and local police that helps lead the way.
Over the past 15 years, Counterdrug has helped state law enforcement officials eliminate more than 329 tons of prescription drugs that were no longer needed by Arkansans, which helped reduce the chances of the prescriptions from falling into the hands of those they're not
The Arkansas State Police director today recognized the Arkansas National Guard's Counterdrug team for its efforts supporting twice yearly drug take back operations across the state. https://t.co/AmfcKhqJqS
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
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77th TAB deploys on state active duty to Louisiana to help fight wildfires
Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office
Aug. 30, 2023 | 1:54
77th TAB deploys on state active duty to Louisiana to help fight wildfires
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Aug. 30, 2023 | 1:54
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77th TAB deploys on state active duty to Louisiana to help fight wildfires
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews and support equipment and personnel from the 77th Theater Aviation Brigade to state active duty to assist the Louisiana National Guard as it combats wildfires across the state. The crews were requested to be in Louisiana until Sept. 5. Conditions on the ground will dictate if they have to stay longer. The crews will operate out of the Alexandria Esler Regional Airport, La. The Governor of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires developing in the following parishes: Beauregard, Sabine, and Vernon. Louisiana National Guard requested assistance through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact with the Arkansas National Guard. Total support includes the following: Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and eight crew members. Two Bambi Buckets to transport water. Two Humvees, and one ground maintenance team consisting of four personnel.
Aug. 30, 2023
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Bambi Buckets Drop It Where It's Hot
The Arkansas National Guard and the Arkansas Forestry Division conducted Bambi Bucket training during a controlled burn scenario, September 20-21, 2022. The exercise gave Soldiers with the 77th Theater Aviation Brigade an opportunity to target an active fire as directed by fire fighters on the ground. Staff Sgt. Kourtney Murray, 77th Theater Aviation Brigade Helicopter Repairer, explains how the opportunity to train with the Arkansas Forestry Division and drop water on fire prepares them for real world missions both at home and where our nation needs them.
Sept. 21, 2022
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Bambi Bucket Training 2022 Air Crew
The Arkansas National Guard and the Arkansas Forestry Division conducted Bambi Bucket training during a controlled burn scenario, September 20-21, 2022. The exercise gave Soldiers with the 77th Theater Aviation Brigade an opportunity to target an active fire as directed by fire fighters on the ground. Staff Sgt. Kourtney Murray, 77th Theater Aviation Brigade Helicopter Repairer, explains how the opportunity to train with the Arkansas Forestry Division and drop water on fire prepares them for real world missions both at home and where our nation needs them.
Sept. 21, 2022
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Bambi Buckets Answer The Call
The Arkansas National Guard and the Arkansas Forestry Division conducted Bambi Bucket training during a controlled burn scenario, September 20-21, 2022. The exercise gave Soldiers with the 77th Theater Aviation Brigade an opportunity to target an active fire as directed by fire fighters on the ground. Wesley McKinney, Arkansas Forestry Division Fire Management Officer, explains the importance of regular, realistic training with the Arkansas National Guard.
Sept. 20, 2022
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Camp Robinson Bambi Bucket Training Ground 2022
The Arkansas National Guard and the Arkansas Forestry Division conducted Bambi Bucket training during a controlled burn scenario, September 20-21, 2022. The exercise gave Soldiers with the 77th Theater Aviation Brigade an opportunity to target an active fire as directed by fire fighters on the ground. Wesley McKinney, Arkansas Forestry Division Fire Management Officer, explains the importance of regular, realistic training with the Arkansas National Guard.
Sept. 20, 2022
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Bambi Bucket Training On Camp Robinson
The Arkansas National Guard with members from the Arkansas Forestry Division conducted Bambi Bucket training on Camp Robinson, September 20-21, 2022. The training simulated a real event scenario where fire fighters on the ground would direct the bambi bucket drops to the Blackhawk crew in the air above them. (Video by Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jim Heuston)
Sept. 20, 2022
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Arkansas National Guard defeats fire on Camp Robinson
The Arkansas National Guard defeated a fire on the Camp Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock Sunday, August 5, 2012. Sparked by normal marksmanship training, the fire burned between 500 to 700 acres with no damage to equipment or facilities. The Guard's 77th Theater Aviation Brigade doused the flames with approximately 8,000 gallons of water and flame retardant from their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters which are housed on post. Available in high definition. Interview with Maj. Chris Heathscott.
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Arkansas National Guard supporting Forestry Commission in fighting wildfires
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Arkansas Army National Guard is currently supporting the Arkansas Forestry Commission in fighting multiple wildfires across the state. The Camp Robinson based Army Aviation Support Facility and 77th Theater Aviation Brigade initially staged two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters in Hot Springs early on the 4th of July. The helicopters are equipped with buckets capable of dropping 660 gallons of water with each pass. To date the Soldiers have completed 70 missions by dropping over 50,000 gallons of water over fires across five counties: Boone, Clark, Dallas, Drew, and Pope. The mission is anticipated to continue through the weekend. Produced by Sgt. Walter A. Guthrie. Also available in high definition.
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