Connecticut National Guard

History of the U.S. Military's Dining-In
September 25, 2023 — The term “dining-in” derives from an old Viking tradition celebrating great battles and feasts of heroes by formal ceremony, which spread to monasteries, early-day universities and to the military when the officer's mess was established. ... MORE

Cyber Yankee prepares DoD, government, and business for potential cyber threats
June 6, 2023 — Started in 2015, Cyber Yankee is the premier regional cyber training event for defense, state and federal agencies, and key utility companies to rehearse prevention and response best practices. And, unlike other cyber-focused training events which focus entirely on threats against the DoD’s information Network (DODIN), Cyber Yankee is the only military exercise which focuses on critical infrastructure and key resources that directly affect the American people... MORE

On a Mission of Care: Maj. Deanna Wolff’s Military Journey
March 30, 2023 — For an organization obsessed with uniformity and “dress-right-dress”, individual military service is anything but. While many servicemembers may complete a single contract then part ways from their respective branch, others make an entire career out of their service, wearing the uniform for twenty, thirty, and sometimes forty years. For U.S. Army Maj. Deanna Wolff, a physician’s assistant with the Connecticut National Guard, her military career was a little more … unique... MORE

From Edelweiss Raid to Guerrier Nordique 23
March 8, 2023 — Valcartier, Quebec - Sergeant 1st Class Chris Vincent has served in Connecticut's 1-102nd Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), for 24 years, which includes three deployments, and it's safe to say he has had an extraordinary past few weeks... MORE

CT Guardsman represents US in 2023 Edelweiss Raid
March 4, 2023 — One of the biggest, and often overlooked, perks of serving in the United States military is the ability to travel the world, experience new and different cultures, and work with people from our ally and partner nations around the globe. For Connecticut National Guard Capt. Scott Stone, an infantry officer with 1-102nd Infantry Regiment and high school lacrosse coach, his latest Army adventure takes him to – or should we say back to – the Tyrol region of the Austrian Alps where he and seven other soldiers are representing the United States in the 2023 Edelweiss Raid... MORE

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

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