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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...

Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: Connecticut National Guard Soldiers & Airmen to deploy in joint send off
February 27, 2025 — HARTFORD, Conn. – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, adjutant general and commander of the Connecticut National Guard has announced that more than 100 Soldiers and Airmen from the 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group and 103rd Airlift Wing are scheduled to deploy for overseas contingency operations following a joint send off ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Connecticut March 1, 2025...

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...

Media Advisory: Combat Medic Lanes and Officer Candidate School
July 11, 2022 — Army Combat Medic Battalion Aid Station Training The Connecticut National Guard’s 169th Regional...

Connecticut National Guard to Host 2022 Cyber Yankee Exercise
May 2, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. – On May 5, 2022, the Connecticut National Guard will host a one-day cyber security training event in preparation for Cyber Yankee 2022. Cyber security elements from the National Guard and other branches of the armed forces from throughout New England, as well as representatives from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and critical infrastructure partners for the 2022 Cyber Yankee exercise will be participating in the training event...

Media Advisory: Connecticut National Guard Holds Welcome Home Ceremony for 200 Airmen, Soldiers
May 2, 2022 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard will host members of the 103rd Airlift Wing, 103rd Air Control Squadron (ACS) and the 1943rd Contingency Contracting Team for a Welcome Home Ceremony on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby...

Media Advisory: Connecticut National Guard Holds Welcome Home Ceremony for Soldiers Returning from Kosovo Deployment
April 28, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard will welcome home members of Headquarters Company,...