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Ark. Gov. to speak, present certificates at Youth Challenge, 104 cadets mark completion of 5.5-month Nat’l Guard course at Levy Church of Christ
December 11, 2019 — Arkansas Youth Challenge Cadets graduate from a 5.5-month National Guard course ... MORE

39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomes new commander, B-roll available on DVIDSHUB
December 7, 2019 — 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomes new commander, B-roll available on DVIDSHUB... MORE

Snowball Express departs Little Rock airport for Disney World, 3 Arkansas Gold Star families depart at 5 a.m., Dec. 7; return 3:30 p.m., Dec. 11
December 5, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard in conjunction with the Patriot Guard Riders, Daughters of 1812, and the Battlin Betties send off 3 Arkansas Gold Star families to the Walt Disney World Resort... MORE

39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team welcomes new commander, Stubbs assumes command of Arkansas National Guard’s largest subordinate unit
December 5, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Change of Command Ceremony. ... MORE

Harrison armory ribbon cutting 11 a.m. Oct. 19, Arkansas Nat’l Guard reopens Boone County armory
October 18, 2019 — he Arkansas Army National Guard will conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony to reopen the Harrison armory. ... MORE

Army Cpl. Jerry M. Garrison repatriation from Korean War, Oct 19, Remains arrive at 10 a.m., Oct. 19, Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport, Little Rock
October 17, 2019 — An Arkansas National Guard Honor Guard team will transfer Lamar, Ark. native Cpl. Jerry M. Garrison’s remains to an awaiting hearse for transport to Russellville. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard hosts Media Day, Sept. 20, Focused to familiarize news media with National Guard missions
September 20, 2019 — The Arkansas Army National Guard will host a Media Day to familiarize news media with Arkansas Army and Air National Guard missions... MORE

Camp Robinson hosts Be Your Best Day, Saturday, Sept 21, Free, family friendly, Open House event that showcases Arkansas Nat’l Guard
September 17, 2019 — The Arkansas Army National Guard hosts Be Your Best Day. ... MORE

Fort Chaffee Change of Command ceremony, Army Lt. Col. Dwight Ikenberry assumes command
August 11, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Kendall Penn, The Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard, appointed Lt. Col. Dwight D. Ikenberry to succeed Col. Mark E, McGuire as the commander of Fort Chaffee... MORE

ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD BRINGS MORE TANKERS TO CARTHAGE, Additional resources are added to increase the amount of water for residents
August 6, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will provide two Hippo’s (2,000 gallon capacity each) and a 5,000 gallon water tanker to provide a minimum of 28,000 gallons of water per day to residents in the city of Carthage in Dallas County. ... MORE

Ark Nat’l Guard Change of Command ceremony; Maj. Gen. Mark Berry retirement, Army Maj. Gen. Kendall W. Penn assumes command
August 6, 2019 — Governor Hutchinson appointed Army Maj. Gen. Kendall W. Penn, July 3, as the state’s 53rd Adjutant General to succeed retiring Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark H. Berry... MORE

Arkansas National Guard Marksmanship Competition, State’s best military shooters compete in 2019 TAG (The Adjutant General’s) Matches
August 5, 2019 — Arkansas Army and Air National Guard Marksmen will compete in a week-long, annual marksmanship competition Aug. 5-9. ... MORE

Arkansas Army National Guard Welcomes Newest General Officer, Promotion of Bradley J. Cox, Commander, Arkansas Army National Guard
July 11, 2019 — The Arkansas Army National Guard will conduct a ceremony to promote and formally recognize a new brigadier general... MORE

Hunting agreement reached between AGFC, Camp Robinson, MOU authorizes wildlife management area of 9,319 acres
June 28, 2019 — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas National Guard recently revised their memorandum of understanding to continue hunting access at a portion of Camp Robinson in Pulaski County. The new agreement will reduce the amount of land accessible to hunters and anglers, but will still maintain a sizeable area within easy reach of central Arkansas. ... MORE

Fort Chaffee Announces Opening of New $22 Million Range, Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on post June 27, 2019 at 9 a.m.
June 25, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will host a grand opening ceremony to announce the addition of a new $22 million range complex on Fort Chaffee at 9 a.m. on June 27, 2019... MORE

‘ARMY MAN’ River Oakley Nimmo promoted to rank of Honorary Colonel, Promotion effective date of June 20, 2019, in honor of his life and passion for the United States military
June 25, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard promoted River Oakley Nimmo as an Honorary Colonel in the Arkansas National Guard, assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, North Little Rock, Ark., as an ARMY MAN. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard Museum History Roundtable, D-Day 75th Anniversary program presented by Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Anderson
June 25, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard Museum will hold its monthly History roundtable where LTC Matthew Anderson, who on June 06, 2019, parachuted, along with 40 other jumpers, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, will share his experience of jumping behind “enemy” lines just like the American Heroes of World War Two... MORE

Arkansas National Guard to Host Multiple Ceremonies, June 7th to 9th.
June 6, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will host one promotion to Brigadier General; four Change of Command ceremonies, three Retirement ceremonies, and one Activation ceremony... MORE

Public Access Restrictions on Fort Chaffee, With Hwy 22 re-opened, Fort Chaffee has reverted back to its normal access restrictions
June 4, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard is back to normal installation access operations and is now restricting access to Fort Chaffee to military identification cardholders and those with routine access credentials... MORE

Arkansas National Guard flood response recap, Recap of forces, equipment mobilized to support Arkansas’ flood response
June 1, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard has provided the following support to requesting county officials via the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management or as directed by the Governor of the State of Arkansas. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard flood response recap, Daily recap of forces, equipment mobilized to support Arkansas’ flood response
May 30, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard has provided the following support to requesting county officials via the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management or as directed by the Governor of the State of Arkansas. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard Escorts State Leadership Over Flooding, State leaders view areas affected by historic flooding
May 30, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard escorted state leadership on a flyover over areas affect by historic flooding from the Arkansas River on May 30, 2019. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard to open roads on Fort Chaffee today, Assists residents of Lavaca and Greenwood due to flooding on Hwy 255, Hwy 22
May 29, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will open First Avenue at the Fort Chaffee main gate and Fort Smith Boulevard on Hwy 96 on Fort Chaffee to assist residents of Lavaca and Greenwood, due to flooding from the Arkansas River that led to closures of parts of Highways 255 and 22... MORE

Arkansas National Guard to hold Dedication Ceremony, Dedication Ceremony - Changing Freedom Hall to "SFC Troy L. Miranda Combat Athletic Performance Center"
May 16, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will rename and dedicate the Freedom Hall fitness center to the "SFC Troy L. Miranda Combat Athletic Performance Center" ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard to hold Annual Memorial Service, Memorial service to honor the memory Guard members and militia predecessors killed in wars dating back to the War of 1812.
May 3, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will hold its annual memorial service for Arkansas Guard members killed in action to honor the memory of 20 Arkansans killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as Guard members and militia predecessors killed in wars dating back to the War of 1812. ... MORE

Arkansas Air National Guard Welcomes Newest General Officer, Promotion of Paul Rowlett to Chief of Staff, Arkansas Air National Guard
April 3, 2019 — The Arkansas Air National Guard will conduct a ceremony to promote and formally recognize a new brigadier general ... MORE

Arkansas Army Guard Hosts Gold Phase Battle Hand-Off, Ceremony highlights completion of Recruit Sustainment Program for over 70 young Arkansas Guardsmen
March 7, 2019 — The Arkansas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion will conduct a Gold Phase Battle Hand-Off Ceremony for over 70 young Arkansas Guardsmen ... MORE

142nd Field Artillery Brigade to Conduct Live Fire Exercise, Appreciation day for civic leaders and employers of Guardsmen
February 25, 2019 — Soldiers of the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade will conduct a Live Fire Exercise (LFX) with the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), 155mm Cannon Artillery and 217th Brigade Support Battalion systems with Soldiers in action for civic leaders, employers of Guardsmen, and elected leaders from Arkansas. ... MORE

Guard’s Aviation Brigade to hold ceremony for Soldiers departing for deployment, Soldiers leave for deployment to the Middle East
February 8, 2019 — C Company, 777 Aviation Support Battalion (ASB) with the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, of the Arkansas National Guard will hold a deployment ceremony for approximately 30 members and their families ... MORE

Arkansas Army Guard Welcomes Newest General Officer, B-roll of Promotion of Kevin L. Vines, Director of the Joint Staff for the Arkansas National Guard
January 14, 2019 — B-roll of a ceremony to promote and formally recognize a new brigadier general ... MORE

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