Public Affairs

The Connecticut National Guard public affairs team is dedicated to bringing you accurate and timely information regarding the Connecticut Military Department.

Media Inquiries

Please direct all media inquiries regarding the Connecticut Army & Air National Guard and the State Military Department to the CTNG Public Affairs Officer at (860) 524-4857.

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The Connecticut Guardian

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News & Features

And the winner is … CTNG announces Soldier, NCO of the year
April 10, 2022 — After a physically and mentally demanding four days, the Connecticut Army National Guard has found their Soldier and non-commissioned officer of the year following the state's annual Best Warrior Competition April 7 – 10, 2022... MORE

2022 Connecticut Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition

Connecticut National Guard Hosts Welcome Home ceremony for 1-102nd Infantry Battalion
March 17, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard hosted a welcome home ceremony for the 1-102nd Infantry Battalion (Mountain) at the Gov. William A. O’Neill Armory in Hartford March 17, 2022... MORE

The 103rd’s culture of self-assessment is ‘Highly Effective’
March 17, 2022 — At the 103rd Airlift Wing, Airmen at every level participate in the wing’s continuous self-assessment process. This culture of self-assessment led to the unit receiving an overall grade of Highly Effective, the highest grade possible, at the end of its Headquarters Air Mobility Command Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) cycle in 2021... MORE

Connecticut National Guard ends COVID response mission
March 17, 2022 — NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard handed over the keys to the state commodities... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Perez, a motor transport operator assigned to the 1048th Medium Transportation Company, 143rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Connecticut Army National Guard, operates a forklift to move COVID-19 relief supplies at the State Commodity Warehouse, New Britain, Connecticut, March 8, 2022.

Women Warriors - Connecticut National Guard Remembers and Honors Female Soldiers
March 12, 2022 — NIANTIC, Conn. – Soldiers from across the Connecticut Army National Guard participated in a Women’s History panel at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, March 13, 2022... MORE

Maj. Michael Wilcoxson

State Public Affairs Officer
michael.j.wilcoxson.mil@army.mil
Office: (860) 524-4857
Cell: (860) 883-5336

Mr. Timothy R. Koster
State Public Affairs Specialist
timothy.r.koster.civ@army.mil
Office: (860) 524-4858

103rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

161 Rainbow Road
East Granby, CT 06026
860-292-2460

130th Public Affairs Detachment (PAD)

360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 524-4858