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

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News & Features

CTANG Hockey Team Beats MAANG in the Bradley-Barnes Brawl
March 13, 2024 — On Friday March 1, the 103rd Flying Yankees played Massachusetts’ 104th Fighter Wing “Barnestormers” in the annual Bradley-Barnes Brawl at the XL Center in Hartford... MORE

12 Connecticut Veterans inducted into state hall of fame
February 26, 2024 — Twelve Connecticut veterans were enshrined in the state’s veteran’s hall of fame as part of the class of 2023 during a ceremony at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill, Jan. 25, 2024... MORE

Connecticut Guardsman represents Armed Forces at 2024 Florida Classic Tournament
February 20, 2024 — Specialist Ethan Mounts, a unit supply specialist with D. Co., 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment, from Middletown, Connecticut, competed with the U.S. Armed Services soccer team in the 2024 Florida Classic Tournament at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale... MORE

2023: the year in review
December 31, 2023 — From deployments to groundbreakings, 2023 was a busy year for the Connecticut National Guard. It would be impossible to list all the incredible achievements our Guardsmen have accomplished this year, but we’re going to do our best to break down some of the biggest events from the past year... MORE

CTNG assists with the interment of six unclaimed veteran cremains

Flying Yankees hit 100
December 8, 2023 — In November, the 118th Airlift Squadron ‘Flying Yankees’ of the Connecticut Air National Guard celebrated a century of service. Curt Jans spoke with its leaders about their current mission and future plans... MORE

A C-130H aircraft, painted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 118th Airlift Squadron, Flying Yankees

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