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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

Connecticut Air National Guard supports joint airborne training with 160th Special Operations
April 24, 2026 — Airmen from the 103d Airlift Wing in the Connecticut Air National Guard collaborated with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment to conduct Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington from 24-26 March, 2026... MORE

Connecticut State Library Unveils New Sgt. Stubby Statue
April 22, 2026 — The Connecticut State Library unveiled a brand-new statue of famous World War I canine Sgt. Stubby during a ceremony at the Library April 20, 2026... MORE

Connecticut National Guard hosts first Defense Cyber Operations Symposium for Cyber Yankee 2026
April 21, 2026 — From April 10–12, 2026, the Connecticut National Guard hosted its first Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Symposium at Camp Nett, bringing together over 100 cyber soldiers from across New England to enhance readiness ahead of the upcoming Cyber Yankee exercise. The event marked the first time Connecticut has hosted a symposium of this kind, featuring participation from the 126th Cyber Protection Battalion and strengthening collaboration across New England cyber forces... MORE

Members from the 103d Airlift Wing help inspire the next generation of aviators
April 6, 2026 — From flight simulators, hands-on activities, and even speaking with industry professionals, the annual Women Take Flight event at the New England Air museum is a tradition embedded not only in education but history... MORE

Connecticut Army National Guard hosts its 2026 Best Warrior Competition
March 31, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard hosted its annual Best Warrior Competition at various training sites around the state March 25-29, 2026... 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