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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

Arkansas Army Guard Welcomes Newest General Officer, Promotion of Kevin L. Vines, Director of the Joint Staff for the Arkansas National Guard
January 10, 2019 — The Arkansas National Guard will conduct a ceremony to promote and formally recognize a new brigadier general. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard celebrates the 382nd birthday of the National Guard, National Guard celebrates 382 years
December 13, 2018 — Soldiers of the Arkansas National Guard celebrate the 382nd birthday of the National Guard ... MORE

First African-American Female Reaches Colonel within the Arkansas National Guard, Arkansas National Guard promotes Lieutenant Colonel Erica L. Ingram to Colonel
November 27, 2018 — Arkansas National Guard Lieutenant Colonel (promotable) Erica L. Ingram will be promoted to Colonel ... MORE

Proceeds from Sale of Fisher Armory presented to Youth ChalleNGe, Governor Asa Hutchinson to present $500,000 to Arkansas National Guard Youth ChalleNGe
October 31, 2018 — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will present a check for $500,000 from the sale of Fisher Armory to the Arkansas National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe... MORE

The Arkansas Guard Deploys to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts, Governor Hutchinson sends two Blackhawks to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael’s landfall
October 12, 2018 — The Arkansas National Guard’s 77th Combat Aviation Brigade deploys to provide support to Hurricane Michael relief efforts. ... MORE

The Arkansas National Guard Says “Thank You” to North Platte, Arkansas’s military leaders will present awards to citizens of North Platte for welcoming Guard Soldiers after arduous training event
September 20, 2018 — Senior Leaders from the Arkansas National Guard will present awards to the residents of North Platte, Neb. and the North Platte Visitor’s Bureau. ... MORE

ARNG Responds to Hurricane Florence, The Arkansas National Guard 188th Wing Airmen provide remote support for the Hurricane Florence effort
September 12, 2018 — Air National Guard Imagery Analysts from the Arkansas National Guard’s 188th Wing will assist Federal, State and local authorities and first responders, during and following Hurricane Florence, by providing processing, analysis and dissemination of imagery and geospatial products. ... MORE

ARNG to open new MWR on Ft. Chaffee, The Arkansas National Guard will host the grand opening of the Fort Chaffee Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility on Sunday, September 9, 2018.
September 5, 2018 — Major General Mark H. Berry, The Adjutant General, Arkansas National Guard And the Fort Chaffee Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility, request the honor of your presence at The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Fort Chaffee Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facility... MORE

ARNG to Commission Nine New Officers at State Capitol, The Arkansas National Guard will commission nine 2nd Lieutenants
September 5, 2018 — The Arkansas Army National Guard Officer Candidate School Commissioning Ceremony, Officer Candidate School (OCS), 2 BN, 233rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI). Guest Speaker is Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin... MORE

The Arkansas Guard Remains Involved in Hurricane Relief Efforts, 188th Wing UPAD continues to deliver Hurricane Florence support
August 21, 2018 — The Arkansas National Guard’s 188th Wing continues to provide support to Hurricane Florence relief efforts. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard Marksmanship Competition, Guardsmen Compete in 2018 TAG (The Adjutant General’s) Match
August 19, 2018 — Arkansas Army and Air National Guard Marksmen will compete in annual marksmanship competition... MORE

Live Fire Exercise: ARNG will conduct a Live Fire Exercise, The Arkansas National Guard to fire the M777A2 155mm Howitzer
July 26, 2018 — The Arkansas National Guard’s 1-206th Field Artillery Battalion will conduct live fire training of the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Towed Howitzer... MORE

Live Fire Exercise: ARNG will conduct a Live Fire Exercise, The Arkansas National Guard to fire the M777A2 155mm Howitzer
July 24, 2018 — The Arkansas National Guard’s 1-206th Field Artillery Battalion will conduct live fire training of the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Towed Howitzer... MORE

Guard Youth Camp holds Fishing Derby to Introduce Youngsters to Fishing, AGFC partners with Guard, stocks pond to ensure rewarding time for new young fishermen
July 16, 2018 — Participants in the Arkansas National Guard’s annual Minuteman Youth Camp will participate in a fishing derby competition... MORE

Arkansas’s Field Artillery Brigade Completes Operation Western Strike, Soldiers successfully complete Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise and artillery gunnery qualifications
June 19, 2018 — The Arkansas National Guard’s 142nd Field Artillery Brigade finalized participation and successfully completed an emergency deployment readiness exercise and artillery gunnery qualifications at Operation Western Strike. Western Strike is a large scale, multi-state, field artillery training exercise held at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. ... MORE

Guard’s Aviation Brigade to hold ceremony for Soldiers departing for deployment, Soldiers leave for a 9-month deployment to the Middle East
June 15, 2018 — F Company, 2-211 GSAB (Air Traffic Control) with the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, of the Arkansas National Guard will hold a deployment ceremony for approximately 35 members and their families ... MORE

Arkansas Soldier Killed During World War II to Be Buried With Full Military Honors, Arkansas National Guard helps hero return home
June 8, 2018 — Navy Seaman 1st Class Henry G. Tipton accounted for on February 5, 2018, will be buried with full military honors ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard Soldier Wins Title of Regional Best Warrior, Arkansas National Guard Staff Sgt. Lawrence Raymond Advances to Nationals
May 18, 2018 — Soldiers from the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas competed in the National Guard's Region 5 Best Warrior Competition held at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas this week. Staff Sgt. Lawrence Raymond of Bravo Company, Recruiting and Retention Command, Arkansas Army National Guard, and Spc. Devon Thompson, Charlie Troop, 1st Battalion, 134th Cavalry Regiment, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Nebraska National Guard won the regional event and will advance to the 2018 National Best Warrior Competition. ... MORE

Arkansas National Guard Soldiers Compete for Title of Regional Best Warrior, Three-day Event tests Mental, Physical Endurance and Mastery of Soldier Skills
May 15, 2018 — Soldiers of the Arkansas National Guard and Soldiers from surrounding area-Region 5 will compete in a three-day competition to determine the Regional National Guard Best Warrior ... MORE

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