Connecticut National Guard

Persistence pays off for history making Air Guardsman
March 1, 2023 — “I never thought that I couldn't do anything,” said Tech. Sgt. Petra Chesanek... MORE

In a Time of Racial Injustice, These Connecticut Soldiers Fought to Preserve the Union: The Story of the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
February 27, 2023 — The date is January 1st, 1863. The United States is plunged into a civil war. As the war enters its third year, and with no signs of the Confederacy yielding, President Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation goes into effect... MORE

Connecticut Guard member assists driver during overdose
February 23, 2023 — On the afternoon of June 4, 2022, Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Hernandez-Garcia happened to be in the right place at the right time... MORE

Hiking to Heal: A CT Guardsman's journey in overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
December 15, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. — For many, closing a chapter in their life entails a party, a celebration, maybe a cake or a night out with friends for drinks. Some favor something more private, maybe a solo trip across Europe or a period of staying home to decompress and to prepare for what’s next. For U.S. Army Maj. (ret.) Rick Marshall, conquering the Pacific Crest Trail, a 5 month, 2,650-mile-long trek across multiple states from the Mexican border in Southern California to the border of Canada would be his way of turning the page on his military career and beginning his transition to becoming a civilian... MORE

643rd MPs adopt a family
November 28, 2022 — Soldiers from the Connecticut National Guard’s 643rd Military Police Company have raised nearly $3,000 to support military families this holiday season through the Connecticut National Guard Foundation’s Operation Embracing Lonely Families (E.L.F) adopt-a-family program... MORE

How an Air Guard pilot beat cancer, continued to fly
November 2, 2022 — Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Paul Mastalerz II works as a pilot, full-time for United Airlines and part-time for the Connecticut Air National Guard, where he also serves as Deputy Group Commander of the 103rd Operations Group. Mastalerz, a husband and father of two children, has always found ways to overcome the stress of maintaining his demanding work schedule and family life... MORE

CTNG Breaks ground on new Putnam Readiness Center
October 28, 2022 — PUTNAM, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard broke ground on the future site of a new Readiness Center in Putnam, Conn. during a ceremony in front of local and national civic leaders, veterans, service members, and local residents, Oct. 28, 2022... MORE

Electric Boat Joins Army's PaYS Employment Program
October 14, 2022 — General Dynamics Electric Boat and the Connecticut Army National Guard inked a new deal for the U.S. Army’s PaYS – or Partnership for Your Success - program on October 13, 2022, at the Electric Boat Education Center in Westerly, Rhode Island... MORE

Breaking the stigma of seeking help
September 29, 2022 — If you’ve seen any Connecticut Guardsmen throughout the month of September, you probably noticed something different about their uniform. Most Guardsmen have been wearing a blue, purple, and white patch on their left sleeve to help raise awareness about servicemember and veteran suicide... MORE

MEDIA ADVISORY: First Company Governor’s Foot Guard to Commemorate Rochambeau Day
September 22, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. – The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard is preparing to commemorate Rochambeau Day in downtown Hartford on Saturday, September 24, 2022... MORE