Connecticut National Guard

K-9 Veterans Day
March 3, 2026 — In 1942, the U.S. Army established its War Dog Program, the K-9 Corps, officially marking the first time canines were integrated into the armed forces. K9 Veterans Day serves as an annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of military dogs, as well as other canines serving the nation... MORE

Connecticut National Guard hosts third annual “Warrior Chef” competition
February 28, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard hosted its third annual Warrior Chef competition, an event for the state’s 92G, Culinary Specialists, to showcase their skills at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, Feb. 28, 2026... MORE

Connecticut National Guard hosts Career and Retention fair
February 8, 2026 — The Connecticut Army National Guard hosted a Crossroads retention and career fair event at the Governor William A. O'Neill State Armory on Feb. 7, connecting soldiers, state agencies, and civilian organizations to provide service members with career pathways, education resources, and transition support... MORE

103rd Airlift Wing Supports Cargo Delivery During Holidays
January 30, 2026 — There were numerous moments in 2025 when the Flying Yankees worked behind the scenes to keep the mission moving. In December, while many were celebrating the holidays, members of the 103d Airlift Wing worked through Christmas to manage the delivery of cargo to Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Connecticut... MORE

The 1109th AVCRAD, the Army's secret weapon for fleet maintenance
January 21, 2026 — Connecticut is home to some of the United States’ largest military industrial businesses like Sikorsky, Electric Boat, and Pratt & Whitney. However, it’s also home to one of the U.S. Army’s greatest kept secrets, the 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, or AVCRAD... MORE

From Flatlined to Flyable: 1109th TASMG brings new life to battle damaged helicopters

Connecticut National Guard Teams Drive Innovation Forward
January 10, 2026 — Three teams of Connecticut National Guard service members presented ideas on how to improve their organization to a panel of judges during the 2026 Innovation Challenge at the Officer’s Club of the Governor William A. O’Neill Armory in Hartford, Conn. Jan. 10, 2026... MORE

CT Air National Guard Delivers $900K in Medical Care to American Samoa
November 17, 2025 — The 103d Medical Group recently completed an Innovative Readiness Training that provided an incredible dual purpose – providing critical medical care to thousands of citizens in American Samoa at no cost from Aug. 11 to Aug. 27, 2025... MORE

Lieutenant Governor, CT Military Department renames Operation E.L.F. after late Governor Rell
November 7, 2025 — Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and the Connecticut Military Department announced they are renaming their Operation Embracing Lonely Families (E.L.F) program after the late Gov. M. Jodi Rell, during a press at the Gov. William A. O’Neill Armory in Hartford, Conn., Nov. 7, 2025... MORE

Connecticut Soldiers Compete in Multi-Domain Challenge at Fort Devens
September 29, 2025 — Blending cyber warfare skills with traditional Soldier tasks, Connecticut Guardsmen joined counterparts in Massachusetts to compete in the 126th Cyber Protection Battalion Commander’s Cup, a high-stakes, multi-domain competition that tested their physical, technical, and tactical readiness... MORE

1-102nd, 643rd participate in joint send-off ceremony for deployment
August 24, 2025 — More than 600 Soldiers fr0m 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment and the 643rd Military Police Company said goodbye to friends and family during a combined send-off ceremony at Foxwoods Casino Aug. 23, 2025... MORE