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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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Competitors for the 87th Troop Command announced their winners of this weekends competition.

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Competitors for the 87th Troop Command announced their winners of this weekends competition.

Competitors for the 87th Troop Command announced their winners of this weekends competition. The winners are Staff Sgt. Israel Sanchez claimed first place in the NCO category, with Sgt. Blake Sullivan securing second. On the enlisted side, Specialist Lawrence Williams took first, while Spc. Trey Brown earned second.
These victors will move forward to compete in more Best Warrior Competitions to try and earn a slot to compete in the state level Best Warrior Competition.
Congratulations to all participants for their dedication and outstanding performance.