Public Affairs

The Connecticut National Guard public affairs team is dedicated to bringing you accurate and timely information regarding the Connecticut Military Department.

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Please direct all media inquiries regarding the Connecticut Army & Air National Guard and the State Military Department to the CTNG Public Affairs Officer at (860) 524-4857.

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The Connecticut Guardian

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Press Releases & Media Advisories

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... 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

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... MORE

Students in the Connecticut National Guard's 169th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Combat Medic reclassification course transport a simulated casualty to a Blackhawk helicopter during a field training exercise at Stones Ranch Military Reservation, East Lyme, Conn. Aug. 18, 2020.

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... MORE

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... MORE

News & Features

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... MORE

102nd Army Band performs at America 250 celebration in Uruguay

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... MORE

103d Airlift Wing supports airborne drops over France

Connecticut WWII Hero laid to rest 81 years after his death
June 23, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard provided military funeral honors for the cremains of U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Donald A. Dorman, as they were laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Southington, Conn. June 23, 2026... MORE

130th PAD conducts crisis communication exercise
June 12, 2026 — Soldiers assigned to the Connecticut National Guard’s 130th Public Affairs Detachment conducted its first-ever crisis communication exercise focused on hurricane domestic operations at the Gov. William A. O’Neill Armory in Hartford, Conn. June 10 – 12, 2026... MORE

CTANG and RIANG Conduct joint tactical airlift training
June 12, 2026 — C-130 air crews from the Connecticut and Rhode Island National Air Guard coordinated last month to conduct a joint interfly exercise between the two units, flying four C-130 aircraft in tactical formations... MORE

Maj. Michael Wilcoxson

State Public Affairs Officer
michael.j.wilcoxson .mil@army.mil
Office: (860) 524-4857
Cell: (860) 883-5336

Mr. Timothy R. Koster
State Public Affairs Specialist
timothy.r.koster.civ@army.mil
Office: (860) 524-4858

103rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

161 Rainbow Road
East Granby, CT 06026
860-292-2460

130th Public Affairs Detachment (PAD)

360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 524-4858