Connecticut National Guard

Fredericks takes the reins as new State CSEL
May 7, 2023 — U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Roger Sicard relinquished responsibility as the Connecticut National Guard’s State Command Senior Enlisted Leader to Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur Fredericks during a ceremony at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut May 7, 2023... MORE

Fredericks takes the reigns as new State CSEL

Orlando receives first ever Military Funeral Honors Ribbon
May 6, 2023 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, adjutant general for the Connecticut National Guard, presented the first-ever Connecticut Military Funeral Honors Ribbon to U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. (ret.) Salvatore Orlando during a ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rocky Hill, Connecticut May 6, 2023... MORE

Hutwagner, Ruocco named CTARNG’s top chefs
May 2, 2023 — NIANTIC, Conn. – Teams of Army Culinary Specialists from around the Connecticut National Guard were pit against one another in a brand-new cooking competition as the capstone to their annual Military Operational Specialty training at Camp Nett April 28, 2023... MORE

Connecticut National Guard recruiters give joint tours
April 12, 2023 — Connecticut Army and Air National Guard recruiters conduct joint base tours every year. The tours give educators and potential national guard recruits the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes in the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard... MORE

Connecticut Army and Air National Guard recruiters conduct a tour of a C-130H aircraft, October 12, 2022 at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Conn. The tour highlighted aviation and support functions performed by members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Tamara R. Dabney)

Driving simulator bolsters readiness for Connecticut Guard
April 12, 2023 — The 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base is using computer-generated imagery (CGI) to enhance readiness... MORE

Connecticut Air Guard Airman donates over 10K to National Guard charities
March 9, 2023 — HARTFORD, Conn. — An anonymous Connecticut Air National Guard airman donated $10,000 to the Connecticut National Guard Foundation, Inc., or CNGFI, and $2,500 to the National Guard Association of Connecticut, or NGACT... 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

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