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

To download and read the most recent edition of the Connecticut Guardian, the Connecticut National Guard's monthly publication, please visit our Connecticut Guardian page.

Press Releases & Media Advisories

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

CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD TO HOST MEDIA AVAILABILITY THURSDAY DURING ANNUAL OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
July 14, 2020 — With officer candidates from nine states enrolled in Phase One of Officer Candidate School, the Connecticut National Guard invites media to view training at Stones Ranch Military Reservation in East Lyme, Conn... MORE

Connecticut Military Department Deploys Fourth and Final Module of Department of Public Heath’s Mobile Field Hospital
April 10, 2020 — SHARON, Conn. – Today members of the Governor’s Foot Guard and Horse Guard along with the Connecticut National Guard deployed the final portion of the Department of Public Health’s Mobile Field Hospital to Sharon Hospital... MORE

OPERATION E.L.F. TO HOST ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
December 13, 2019 — HARTFORD, Conn. – Maj. Gen. Fran Evon, Adjutant General and Commander of the Connecticut National Guard, announced that the annual holiday party for Operation E.L.F. (Embracing Lonely Families) will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Governor William A. O’Neill Armory, here... MORE

CONNECTICUT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TO HOST JUNIOR ROTC FITNESS COMPETITION
April 8, 2019 — HARTFORD, Conn. – For the first time ever, the Connecticut National Guard will host multiple Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs representing high schools across the state at the Connecticut Army National Guard JROTC Physical Fitness Competition, April 9, at Camp Nett at Niantic... MORE

News & Features

Veterans Honored with Emotional Send-Off at Bradley Airport for Honor Flight to D.C.
May 3, 2025 — In the early morning on the first Saturday in May, family members, friends, and service members from the Connecticut National Guard gathered at Bradley International Airport to cheer and applaud for over 65 veterans from across Connecticut. These veterans were preparing to embark on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C, as a thank you for their service in decades past... MORE

CTNG hosts East Lyme Emergency Management-RDSI Cybersecurity training
April 12, 2025 — On April 11, 2025, East Lyme Emergency Management, in partnership with Research & Development Solutions Inc. (RDSI), gathered at Camp Nett for their annual cybersecurity training. The event aimed to enhance the region's preparedness for increasing cybersecurity threats targeting operational technology (OT)... MORE

146th Cyberwarfare Companies conduct joint training
April 9, 2025 — The Connecticut and Massachusetts 146th Cyber Warfare Companies conducted a joint training exercise at Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Massachusetts... MORE

146th CWC Joint Training at JFHQ, Massachusetts

Bridge Crewmember and Infantryman named Best Warrior and NCO in 2025 Connecticut Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition
April 6, 2025 — Twenty-two Connecticut Army National Guard soldiers competed against each other to earn the title of Best Warrior and Best Non-Commissioned Officer during the 2025 Connecticut Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition March 20-23, 2025... MORE

Connecticut National Guardsman named Army Logistics Warrior of the Month
March 26, 2025 — Connecticut Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Katarzyna Zarzycka, logistics noncommissioned officer in charge for 85th Troop Command, was recently named Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) Logistics Warrior of the Month for February 2025... 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

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East Granby, CT 06026
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360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105
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