The Camp Guernsey Base Operations Manager and Wyoming National Guard senior leaders met with Guernsey and Hartville civic leaders, Platte County Commissioners, and several community members on Thursday, Dec 7 to provide an update on the Camp’s master plan and upcoming initiatives. Robby Cain, the… Read More »Wyoming Guard Leaders meet with Platte County and Community Leaders
Earlier this year, the public affairs office had the opportunity to travel across the state of Wyoming with Governor Mark Gordon, Major General Greg General Porter, and the Wyoming National Guard leadership for the annual Veterans Welcome home day. In part one, we visit Green River and speak with five Veterans, each with a unique background.
Earlier this year, the public affairs office had the opportunity to travel across the state of Wyoming with Governor Mark Gordon, Major General Greg General Porter, and the Wyoming National Guard leadership for the annual Veterans Welcome home day. In part one, we visit Green River and speak with five Veterans, each with a unique background.
In episode two of Serve the Wyoming Way, the Wyoming Army National Guard continues to grow its partnership by talking with Fire Chief Jason Caughey from the Laramie County Fire Authority. Brigadier General Steve Alkire and Chief Caughey discuss ways to grow their relationship. Hosted by CW4 Nathan Galloway, from the WYNG Public Affairs office.
The Wyoming Army National Guard completed another successful annual training season for 2022. As always, it was a busy season, with many units starting training earlier than usual. Late spring into the summer is the time of the year that Soldiers train on their yearly… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard wraps up annual training season for 2022
Wyoming Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 115th Field Artillery Brigade, is hosting a food drive for Element Food Pantry in Cheyenne. Donations are being accepted until Sept. 18 and collected at the 115th armory at 5500 Bishop Blvd. At 8 a.m. on Sept.… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard unit is hosting a food drive in Cheyenne
Tunisian Ambassador to the U.S visits Wyoming
Several members of the Wyoming Air and Army National Guard volunteered to participate in the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas on Aug. 17 for Military Appreciation Day. Recruiters interacted with the public, service members ran golf carts to help people get around, and the Fort… Read More »Military Appreciation Day at the Wyoming State Fair
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center held the 2nd Annual Educator Leadership Rendezvous last week, Aug. 2-4. The ELR is a three-day event that brings together Wyoming teachers, counselors, and principals from across the state to learn about the military. Educators learn leadership and culture-building strategies… Read More »Wyoming National Guard hosts 2nd Annual Educator Leadership Rendezvous
Sgt. Tyler Holloway, a fire support specialist with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade in the Wyoming Army National Guard, was named top Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in the Army National Guard. He earned this distinction by winning the 2022 All-Guard Best Warrior Competition held… Read More »Wyoming Soldier named best warrior of the Army National Guard
Sgt. Tyler Holloway of Sheridan, Wyoming and Spc. Wyatt Walls of Albany, Oregon were announced the winners of the Region Six Best Warrior Competition at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, on May 20, 2022. Holloway is a fire support specialist with the 115th Field Artillery… Read More »2022 Region Six Best Warrior Competition winners announced
The winners are in! Watch to find out who placed in the Army National Guard’s 2022 Region Six Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Tyler Holloway and Spc. Zachary Pinc fought their way to the top to win the 2022 Wyoming Army National Guard State Best Warrior competition. Nine other competitors from across the state came together to compete in the grueling competition from March 31 to April… Read More »Wyoming National Guard announces best warriors in the state
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lauren Montgomery grew up in a military family. Lauren shares how her love for the military and those close family bonds continue with her fellow members. Watch to find out why Lauren serves.
Training Center Command welcomes Col. Toby Alkire as the new commander as of March 6, 2022, in Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. Alkire has 24 years in the Army National Guard; first, as a 13E Cannon Fire Direction Control Specialist, and now, as the full-time Director of… Read More »Col. Toby Alkire: Getting to know Training Center’s new commander
None were injured in an incident involving a Wyoming Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on March 4 at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time.
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center welcomes Lt. Col. Cole Kelly as the new commander for the 1st Modular Training Battalion, 213th Regional Training Institute in Guernsey, Wyo. Having assumed command on Nov. 7, Kelly is responsible for training Field Artillery non-commissioned officers, Raven un-crewed aerial… Read More »Getting to know Camp Guernsey’s newest battalion commander: Lt. Col. Cole Kelly
Since July 2021, Maj. Karolyn Braun has been deployed to Southwest Asia with the 29th Infantry Division, intensively supporting Task Force Spartan. Braun’s dedication and service were recognized during a recent patching ceremony at the Joint Training Center, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Braun has served as… Read More »Major Karolyn Braun: A Soldier’s Sacrifice is Worn on her Sleeve
In episode 2 of COVID Chat with Kat, we address the legal questions of the COVID vaccine mandate. Kat talks to our legal expert, Mr. Chris Smith and he answers the many questions asked by our Wyoming Soldiers, Airmen, and their family members. Please remember… Read More »COVID Chat with Kat: Episode 2
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — On July 18, Spc. Aiden Carroll, a Horizontal Construction Engineer with the 133rd Engineering Company in Laramie, made the journey from the rocky plains of Wyoming to the beautiful mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona. His mission? To compete in and win the 2021… Read More »Wyoming Soldier competes in national competition
Serving the country as well as the community goes hand in hand in the National Guard. It’s also common for service members to volunteer in their community when not on duty. Once a year, Maj. Cory Castle, dusts off his cowboy boots and hat, dawns… Read More »WY I Serve: Making an impact through volunteering
U.S. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of, National Guard Bureau, visited with Soldiers and Airmen over the weekend. While in Wyoming, Hokanson visited training sites and received a firsthand look at the missions of the Wyoming Army and Air National Guard. He observed training at… Read More »Chief of the National Guard Bureau visits the Cowboy State
Taps reverberates across the wild grass and sagebrush as family and friends honor the crew of a B-24J Liberator during a memorial ceremony held at the crash site south of Casper, Wyoming, July 24, 2021. The crash site has been lost since the initial cleanup 76 years ago. A team of… Read More »Military Honors held for crew of World War II B-24 Liberator
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Phillips, hung up his mandolin on 35 years of dedication and service to the military. He was honored during a retirement ceremony at the Wheatland Armory, Wyo., on July 3, 2021. Phillips started his career as a euphonium player… Read More »67th Army Band commander retires after 35 years
On May 31, over 60 soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, based out of Afton and Evanston in Wyoming, traded in the normally cool weather of Wyoming for the desert oasis of the National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, California. Within the… Read More »Wyoming unit trains in the California heat
You might expect the newest member of the Inspector General team to come from justice or judicial backgrounds, but the ability to break those assumptions and bring unique skill sets to different disciplines is one of the greatest strengths of the National Guard. Sgt. 1st Class… Read More »Soldier Spotlight: Sgt. 1st Class Tyler Neff
Arnold’s first order of business as the unit’s commander was to award Master Sgt. Brock Roush the Army Commendation Medal for his exemplary service to another soldier. “I look forward to getting to know all the leaders and soldiers here,” Arnold said. “I’m also looking… Read More »Wyoming Joint Force Headquarters welcomes new commander
The Military Funeral Honors team typically performs more than 200 ceremonial missions a year in cemeteries all over Wyoming. The team’s mission is to provide and coordinate the appropriate final tribute to eligible Wyoming Veterans, acknowledging their faithful and honorable service to the State of Wyoming… Read More »Wyoming Honor Guard Observes Memorial Day
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
After trying several different programs to get treatment, he came across a program in Texas called Veterans and Mustangs through the Mustang Heritage Foundation. It was there that he found the tools needed to find the way back to his normal self. “When it comes… Read More »Soldiers volunteer at Wyoming ranch to help prepare for Operation Remount
Besides starting some familiarization training a few months prior to the competition, most of the competitors only have a basic knowledge of these events. Some haven’t had to do any since basic combat training. The weapon systems especially. A good portion of guard soldiers only… Read More »Wyoming Soldiers compete in Best Warrior Competition
LARAMIE, Wyo. – On Saturday, March 6, a ceremony at the Laramie Readiness Center, Capt. Trevor Gaylord, relinquished command of the 94th Troop Command Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), to 1st Lt. Benjamin Taylor. Capt. Gaylord has commanded the HHC since 2019. During his… Read More »94th Troop Command HHC Command Change
The Wyoming Army National Guard hit the beach last month. Golf Company, 2nd of the 211th Aviation participated in the annual MEDBEACH, a joint service exercise in Melbourne, Fla. They conducted intense training on medevac procedures. Working hand-in-hand with the Air Force and Army reserve… Read More »Medical Beach Medevac Exercise | February 19, 2021
Watch this important message from the Wyoming Adjutant General, Major General Greg Porter.
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
Meet your Wyoming Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Representatives! They are a volunteer-led and volunteer-centric committee composed of approximately 27 volunteers and 3 full-time staff. In this feature, we meet Trudy Woodcock.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Members of the Wyoming Military Department have been requested by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and activated by Gov. Mark Gordon, to temporarily assist with voluntary COVID-19 mapping (contact tracing) efforts and other associated administrative tasks. A total of 20 soldiers… Read More »Wyoming National Guard called upon to assist Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming National Guard hosted an Aviation Familiarization Event in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 13-25, 2020, in which members of the Tunisian Air Force participated.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming National Guard conducted an approved security cooperation event with 13 members of the Tunisian military Sept. 13-25, in Cheyenne. Three members of the Tunisian military tested positive for COVID-19 on Sept. 23 as part of departure procedures and were immediately… Read More »Three members of Tunisian military test positive for COVID-19 while in Cheyenne for training
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
On our fourth episode, we discuss the Thrift Savings Plan program or better known as the TSP. Capt. Holscher and Glenn Lyons help you better understand your investment with some helpful tips, common mistakes, and ways you can maximize your TSP retirement plan.
All of this can be coordinated from a specific location. The Tactical Operations Center (TOC) is the central area where all of the preparation and communication happens. You know when the rockets are about to fire if you are standing near the area as you… Read More »Field artillery conducts live-fire exercise
By Spc. Kristina Kranz, 197th Public Affairs Detachment LARAMIE, Wyo. – In these unprecedented times, Soldiers are having to change their way of life in order to adapt to rapidly changing situations. This is on top of the always present risk of being deployed. Because… Read More »Financial resources available for WyARNG Soldiers during COVID-19
By Spc. Bradley Archer, 197th Public Affairs Detachment LARAMIE, Wyo. — Step by step Soldiers run a two mile while gasping for air attempting to pass their Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT. Most every Soldier has had this feeling, just pushing a little bit… Read More »Fitness resources for WyARNG Soldiers during COVID-19
On behalf of Colonel Paul Lyman, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Wyoming National Guard: Dear 153d Airlift Wing, Hi, I’m Col Paul Lyman, Commander of the Wyoming Air National Guard. I want to talk to you about what is happening in our country right now and the… Read More »Message From The Assistant Adjutant General-Air