Connecticut National Guard

Connecticut National Guard partners with the VA to streamline post-deployment services
August 19, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard has partnered with the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in a new pilot program to help streamline post-deployment VA services for its guardsmen by integrating the department’s mobile medical unit into the Guard’s Reverse Soldier Readiness Processing (RSRP) for soldiers and airmen returning home from overseas deployments...

Connecticut Army National Guard Soldiers Showcase Professionalism and Community Service at Stratford Family Picnic
August 18, 2026 — On July 25, 2026, Soldiers of the Connecticut Army National Guard joined members of Universal Fraternity Lodge No. 149, their families, friends, and members of the community during the Lodge’s 21st Annual Family Picnic at Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, Connecticut...

Connecticut and Uruguay Strengthen their partnership at Sail Boston
July 30, 2026 — Uruguay, the State Partnership Program country partnered with the Connecticut National Guard, recently participated in Sail Boston events from July 10-15, 2026, in the Boston Harbor...

West Virginia, Connecticut Guardsmen Support Scouting’s National Jamboree
July 29, 2026 — National Guardsmen from West Virginia and Connecticut are working closely with local organizations and Scouting America to ensure one of the country’s largest youth events runs smoothly and remains safe for participants, while strengthening their readiness for future operations...

Celebrating 250 years: 102nd Army Band performs in Uruguay for the first time
July 17, 2026 — As the vibrant sounds of brass echoed throughout the venue, audience members experienced more than a performance; they experienced the shared celebration of partnership and music. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the 102nd Army Band from the Connecticut National Guard performed for the first time in Uruguay June 25, 2026. The performance shed light on the importance of international relations with partner nations and how through music, partnerships can be forged and strengthened...

103d Airlift Wing Honors 82nd Anniversary of D-Day
June 23, 2026 — For many, D-Day remains a powerful symbol of patriotism and combat power, and for others it continues as a tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In honor of that sacrifice, Airmen from the 103d Airlift Wing participated in commemorations for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day across Normandy, France June 2-7, 2026...

Connecticut WWII Hero laid to rest 81 years after his death
June 23, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard provided military funeral honors for the cremains of U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Donald A. Dorman, as they were laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Southington, Conn. June 23, 2026...

130th PAD conducts crisis communication exercise
June 12, 2026 — Soldiers assigned to the Connecticut National Guard’s 130th Public Affairs Detachment conducted its first-ever crisis communication exercise focused on hurricane domestic operations at the Gov. William A. O’Neill Armory in Hartford, Conn. June 10 – 12, 2026...

CTANG and RIANG Conduct joint tactical airlift training
June 12, 2026 — C-130 air crews from the Connecticut and Rhode Island National Air Guard coordinated last month to conduct a joint interfly exercise between the two units, flying four C-130 aircraft in tactical formations...

AI-Enabled Problem Solving: Accelerating National Guard Readiness
June 4, 2026 — As Department of War (DoW) leadership prioritizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, the National Guard Performance Improvement Office is delivering high-impact regional training to meet the mission. Recently, Camp Nett in Niantic, Connecticut, hosted the "21st Century AI Enabled Warfighter" problem solving course. This milestone event marks the 300th Soldier or Airman Connecticut has trained in continuous improvement since 2024, signaling a major shift toward a more agile, tech-forward force...