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Arkansas National Guard COVID-19 status update, support to civil authorities continues to strengthen state’s response
April 3, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, by order of the Governor, has mobilized additional Guardsmen from various units, April 1, 2020 ... MORE

COVID-19 impacts multinational marksmanship competition, 2020 Winston P. Wilson, Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting, National, multinational National Guard marksmanship championships rescheduled or cancelled
March 26, 2020 — The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) and Arkansas National Guard reschedules and cancels some of the 2020 Winston P. Wilson and Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting Championships that were scheduled to occur this spring. ... MORE

Governor directs 10 Guardsmen to state active duty, engineers to support Army Corps of Engineers
March 23, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, by order of the Governor, has mobilized 10 Guardsmen to assist the Arkansas Department of Health with assessing large facilities to determine if build outs for medical surge would be possible... MORE

4 Guardsmen mobilized for state active duty, Soldiers to support Ark. Dept. of Health, Ark. Div. of Emergency Mgmt & DOMS
March 23, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, by order of the Governor, has mobilized 4 Soldiers from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, March 23, 2020, thru a date to be determined ... MORE

National Guard postpones April drill, annual training through May 11, Soldiers, Airmen asked to consult their chain of command for reschedule dates
March 20, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, by order of the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen Kendall Penn, is postponing and rescheduling unit drills and annual training events, March 19, 2020, through May 11, 2020. ... MORE

2 Army Guard medics from 39th IBCT called to state active duty, 10 Soldiers’ duty extended at Dept. of Health call center
March 20, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, by order of the Governor, has mobilized two state active duty two medics, March 20, 2020, thru April 2, 2020 ... MORE

6 Air Guardsmen mobilized for COVID-19 state active duty with UAMS, 10 Army Guard medics reassigned from Ark. Dept. of Health call center to UAMS
March 19, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, by order of the Governor, is mobilizing 6 Air National Guard medics from the 189th Airlift Wing to state active duty and is reassigning 10 Army Guard medics from the Arkansas Department of Health call center to UAMS to support UAMS medical staff with medical screening management, March 19, 2020, thru March 30, 2020... MORE

B-roll and still images of Guardsmen mobilized for state active duty, medics serve in an Ark. Dept. of Health call center, assisting Arkansans who have COVID-19 questions
March 18, 2020 — Arkansas National Guard links to B-roll and still images of the 20 Army National Guard medics from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to state active duty. The imagery was gathered on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Arkansas Dept. of Health Emergency Operations Center, Little Rock. ... MORE

20 Guardsmen mobilized for state active duty with Ark. Dept. of Health, medics will serve in call center, assisting Arkansans who have COVID-19 questions
March 14, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard, By order of the Governor, is mobilizing 20 Army National Guard medics from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to state active duty March 15, 2020, thru March 20, 2020. ... MORE

Army graduations, visitations closed to families, public, Includes Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training
March 12, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard recommends parents and loved ones not purchase tickets to visit their Soldier due to the Army closing to the public graduations and visitations to Soldiers at BCT, AIT. Effective immediately at all Army locations where training occurs. ... MORE

Statement by Arkansas’ Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kendall Penn concerning recent suicides in the Arkansas National Guard
January 24, 2020 — The Arkansas National Guard grieves with the families and loved ones of the two Soldiers who are no longer with us. The Guard is like one big family. We tend to serve together for long periods of time throughout our careers. We have great resources in place, and we encourage our Guardsmen to use them. We tell our Soldiers and Airmen that it’s a sign of strength to reach out for help, not a sign of weakness. Organizationally, we are working hard to set the conditions so that our Soldiers and Airmen address any challenges they’re facing much earlier, much sooner, so that suicide doesn’t become an option... MORE

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

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