Connecticut National Guard

250th Engineers establish improved ribbon bridge at Fort Drum
August 31, 2023 — Connecticut Army National Guard soldiers from the 250th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge Company) showcased their skill recently as they manned their bridge erection boats and one by one assembled an improved ribbon bridge over the Black River at Fort Drum, New York, during their Annual Training... MORE

928th MWD detachment, 103rd AW conduct joint working dog training
August 30, 2023 — A junior Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing, who had been released from military service due to dereliction of duty, was arrested after being found tampering with one of the unit’s C-130H aircraft. Following his detainment, local police found an arsenal of explosives, including pipe bombs, at the Airman’s residence. The 103rd has called upon... MORE

143rd MP Company conducts Vehicle Gunnery during Annual Training at Fort Drum
August 24, 2023 — Soldiers assigned to the 143rd Military Police Company practice their gunnery skills at Fort Drum, New York as part of their annual training... MORE

Serving Dedication: an inside look of how Army Culinary Specialists get food on the table
August 24, 2023 — It’s a new day. U.S. Army Soldiers are awake before the sun rises, ready to report and get on with their jobs. They do as they’re instructed and work themselves with little to no personal time. What keeps them going? Well, at the heart of any unit is the ability for their Soldiers to stay mentally and physically resilient. This wouldn’t be possible if they didn’t receive the proper nutrition to fuel their mind, bodies, and souls... MORE

SWAT, military practice tactical casualty care during 2023 Tactical Rescue Challenge
August 5, 2023 — SWAT and Military teams put their tactical combat care skills to the test during the 5th Annual Tactical Rescue Challenge at the Connecticut National Guard’s Camp Hartell in Windsor Locks, Conn. Aug. 14, 2023... MORE

Connecticut National Guard Pilots Purple Resolve
July 31, 2023 — In the wake of recent suicides, the Connecticut National Guard aims to revitalize their resiliency curriculum... MORE

ANG Director visits Connecticut, underlines readiness
July 11, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Director of the Air National Guard, and his spouse, Dianne, visited Bradley Air National Guard Base, Connecticut, home of the 103rd Airlift Wing, on May 18, 2023. During the visit, Loh held a meeting with the wing’s senior leaders and spoke with members of the wing during a town hall style meeting to discuss his priorities and how the Air National Guard fits into the National Defense Strategy... MORE

103rd Engineers help build houses for disabled native veterans
June 30, 2023 — Engineers from various squadrons of the 103rd Airlift Wing worked on building homes for disabled Cherokee veterans, here, June 26 – July 7, 2023... 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

Connecticut Guard adapts TCCC training to active shooter scenarios
May 16, 2023 — Members of Connecticut Air National Guard Fire and Emergency Services, alongside members of the 103rd Medical and Security Forces Squadrons, refreshed their skills in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). TCCC is the foundation of first-aid skills and life-saving techniques for service members. While the TCCC course typically simulates trauma care in a combat zone, the 103rd has adapted the course toward aiding casualties in active shooter scenarios... MORE

Members of the Connecticut National Guard Fire and Emergency Services, alongside 103rd Medical and Security Forces Squadrons perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a high fidelity training manikin at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, March 8, 2023. TCCC is the fundamentals of life-saving techniques developed for service members to provide trauma care in all situations.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Tamara Dabney)