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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's 14th Civil Support Team hosts Local Air Force JROTC
April 22, 2026 — The Connecticut National Guard’s 14th Civil Support Team (CST) hosted Windsor Locks High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Training Officer Corps at Camp Hartell, Windsor Locks, Conn. April 22nd, 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

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In a Time of Racial Injustice, These Connecticut Soldiers Fought to Preserve the Union: The Story of the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
February 27, 2023 — The date is January 1st, 1863. The United States is plunged into a civil war. As the war enters its third year, and with no signs of the Confederacy yielding, President Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation goes into effect... MORE

Connecticut Guard member assists driver during overdose
February 23, 2023 — On the afternoon of June 4, 2022, Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Hernandez-Garcia happened to be in the right place at the right time... MORE

Hiking to Heal: A CT Guardsman's journey in overcoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
December 15, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. — For many, closing a chapter in their life entails a party, a celebration, maybe a cake or a night out with friends for drinks. Some favor something more private, maybe a solo trip across Europe or a period of staying home to decompress and to prepare for what’s next. For U.S. Army Maj. (ret.) Rick Marshall, conquering the Pacific Crest Trail, a 5 month, 2,650-mile-long trek across multiple states from the Mexican border in Southern California to the border of Canada would be his way of turning the page on his military career and beginning his transition to becoming a civilian... MORE

Breaking the stigma of seeking help
September 29, 2022 — If you’ve seen any Connecticut Guardsmen throughout the month of September, you probably noticed something different about their uniform. Most Guardsmen have been wearing a blue, purple, and white patch on their left sleeve to help raise awareness about servicemember and veteran suicide... MORE

Soldier gains citizenship and finds purpose helping others in the Army National Guard.
September 19, 2022 — For many, joining the Army is a dream, a goal, something to strive for. For Connecticut Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Mario Soriano, enabling others to do this, is his... MORE

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