Public Affairs

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

Media Inquiries

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: 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

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,... MORE

News & Features

CTNG assists with the interment of three unclaimed veteran cremains
October 16, 2024 — The Connecticut National Guard’s funeral honors team worked alongside the state’s Department of Veteran Affairs and the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association to celebrate the lives and inter the cremains of three Connecticut veterans at the state veteran’s cemetery, here, Oct. 16, 2024... MORE

Connecticut National Guard hosts 4th annual Cyber Nutmeg exercise
October 9, 2024 — The Connecticut National Guard and Connecticut Education Network (CEN) hosted the 4th annual Cyber Nutmeg in Hartford on October 9, 2024... MORE

Connecticut National Guard Aids in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in North Carolina
October 2, 2024 — At the request of North Carolina officials, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont approved the mobilization of the Connecticut Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment... MORE

CTNG hosts topping-off ceremony for new Putnam Readiness Center
September 17, 2024 — The Connecticut National Guard hosted a topping-off ceremony for the new Putnam Readiness Center, which is scheduled to open next year, Sept. 23, 2024... MORE

Civil leaders tour Connecticut National Guard facilities, flies Connecticut’s skies
August 28, 2024 — The Connecticut National Guard recently hosted several community leaders and state agencies to highlight its role as "Connecticut’s Home Team" and its commitment to supporting both the state and the nation... 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