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

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News & Features

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

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