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103d Airlift Wing welcomes new commander during change of command ceremony
May 4, 2026 — The 103d Airlift Wing held a formal Change of Command ceremony Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m., marking the transition of leadership from Neal R. Byrne III to Robert M. Krueger...

Connecticut Army National Guard Warrant Officer Candidate School Marks 20 Years, Graduates New Class
May 1, 2026 — The Connecticut Army National Guard celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Reserve Component Warrant Officer Candidate School (CTARNG RC-WOCS) and graduated its newest class of warrant officers during a series of events at Camp Nett in Niantic, Conn., May 1-2, 2026. The events brought together current candidates, cadre, senior leaders and graduates dating back to the program’s inception, connecting two decades of warrant officer development with the newest class entering the force...

192nd MPs deploy in support of Operation Epic Fury
April 28, 2026 — Approximately 150 Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 192nd Military Police Battalion, Connecticut Army National Guard, participated in a deployement ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base today, April 28, 2026...

Connecticut Air National Guard supports joint airborne training with 160th Special Operations
April 24, 2026 — Airmen from the 103d Airlift Wing in the Connecticut Air National Guard collaborated with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment to conduct Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington from 24-26 March, 2026...

Connecticut State Library Unveils New Sgt. Stubby Statue
April 22, 2026 — The Connecticut State Library unveiled a brand-new statue of famous World War I canine Sgt. Stubby during a ceremony at the Library April 20, 2026...

Connecticut's 14th Civil Support Team hosts Local Air Force JROTC
April 22, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard’s 14th Civil Support Team (CST) hosted Windsor Locks High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Training Officer Corps at Camp Hartell, Windsor Locks, Conn. April 22nd, 2026...

Connecticut National Guard hosts first Defense Cyber Operations Symposium for Cyber Yankee 2026
April 21, 2026 — From April 10–12, 2026, the Connecticut National Guard hosted its first Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Symposium at Camp Nett, bringing together over 100 cyber soldiers from across New England to enhance readiness ahead of the upcoming Cyber Yankee exercise. The event marked the first time Connecticut has hosted a symposium of this kind, featuring participation from the 126th Cyber Protection Battalion and strengthening collaboration across New England cyber forces...

Members from the 103d Airlift Wing help inspire the next generation of aviators
April 6, 2026 — From flight simulators, hands-on activities, and even speaking with industry professionals, the annual Women Take Flight event at the New England Air museum is a tradition embedded not only in education but history...

Connecticut Army National Guard hosts its 2026 Best Warrior Competition
March 31, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard hosted its annual Best Warrior Competition at various training sites around the state March 25-29, 2026...

Connecticut National Guard officers compete in Best Warrior Competition for the first time
March 29, 2026 — For the first time ever, The Connecticut National Guard allowed officers to compete in its annual Best Warrior Competition alongside its non-commissioned officers and enlisted Soldiers, March 26-29, 2026...