The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum is excited to announce a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 am to 1 pm. This event is open to elementary-age children and their parents or legal guardians. It will offer an interactive program focused on the essential role of military engineers in America’s armed forces.
Check out our recent publication of the Cowboy Guard! It is an annual publication highlighting the accomplishments of the Wyoming Military Department. We publish in 2023 and highlight our members for 2022. The magazine focuses on the following key efforts: Lethality, Responsiveness, Partnerships, People, and… Read More »Cowboy Guard Publication
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.
The 84th Civil Support Team and first responder elements of the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, responded to a potential white powder threat on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo.
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 Military Department hosts the annual Retiree Conference coordinated by Kenton Franklin and several volunteers on Sept. 17, 2022, in Cheyenne, Wyo. During the conference, retirees of the Air and Army National Guard receive updates about the department, benefits, Tricare, and briefings from various… Read More »Annual Retiree Conference 2022
On Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, the Wyoming Military Department will host its annual Retiree Conference for Wyoming National Guard retirees, spouses, and surviving spouses at the Joint Forces Readiness Center, 5800 Central Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming. Friday events begin at 3:30 p.m. with… Read More »Wyoming Military Department to host Annual Retiree Conference
The town of Guernsey and the surrounding community are invited to a free speaker event hosted by Cultural Resources at Camp Guernsey. The speaker is Dr. Rick Weathermon, Emeritus University of Wyoming Research Archaeologist. The event will start at 1 p.m. on Sept. 13, in… Read More »Camp Guernsey is hosting a free speaker event on Sept. 13
The Wyoming Army National Guard hosted their partners from the Tunisian Army to conduct a familiarization event on field maintenance operations with the 960th Brigade Support Battalion. These educational exchanges allow officers and enlisted leaders to work side by side. Additionally, this event furthers our relationship… Read More »Educational exchange with Tunisia
The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum will explore the history and buildings of the World War II Casper Army Air Base during its August Family Fun Day. The free children’s program is Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Veterans Museum. Participants will… Read More »Exploring the Casper Army Air Base at August Family Fun Day
Who: Local area leadership, community members, staff, and families. What: The town of Guernsey and surrounding communities are invited to an open house on Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center to experience firsthand how the camp facilitates training. In addition, we will have tours of the… Read More »Media Advisory: Camp Guernsey Hosts an Open House
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is closing Emigrant Hill temporarily due to training in the camp’s North Training Area on July 30 and Aug. 3. During this period, training will cause significant noise hazards for the surrounding community. For more information, please call Mr. Rob… Read More »Camp Guernsey will close Emigrant Hill Road temporarily for training
Sunday marked the completion of a new 300-yard berm at the Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex in Cheyenne. The lane expands on the existing ones at the complex. Soldiers of the 133rd Engineer Company of the Wyoming Army National Guard, out of Laramie, completed the… Read More »Wyoming National Guard partners with Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex for community project
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is closing Emigrant Hill temporarily due to live-fire training in the camp’s North Training Area on June 15, 16, and 17, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call Mr. Rob Cain at 307-836-7834 or look… Read More »Camp Guernsey’s Emigrant Hill Road will close temporarily for training
After a year of renovations, the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office warehouse at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center officially reopened its doors in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27, 2022. The warehouse supports a critical function in the Wyoming Army National Guard by issuing essential… Read More »Newly renovated warehouse reopens on Camp Guernsey
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is closing Emigrant Hill temporarily due to live-fire training in the camp’s North Training Area on May 15, 16, and 17, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During this time period, training will cause significant noise hazards for the… Read More »Camp Guernsey’s Emigrant Hill will close temporarily for training and cause noise hazard
Training in Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area will cause significant noise hazards for the surrounding community, from May 3 to 6. For more information, please call Mr. Rob Cain at 307-836-7834, or look for updates on the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center… Read More »Training on Camp Guernsey will cause noise hazards for the surrounding community
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
Pfc. Nile Barmore of Lander competed in the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 2022 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo., March 31 – April 3. Barmore is a signal support systems specialist with the 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery Regiment,… Read More »Meet the competitors of the 2022 Wyoming Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition
The first “family day” of the year for WCCA was March 19, 2022. Watch as families reunite and listen to one mother’s experience on how much change she already is seeing in her son.
What: The Wyoming Army and Air National Guard will be hosting a “Taking Steps for Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention” 5K Fun Run/Walk at Camp Guernsey. It is a free event for Wyoming military members, families, and supporters. Who: Master Sgt. Rebecca Motley, Wyoming Army National Guard… Read More »Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Fun Run at Camp Guernsey
Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter will be hosting a town hall for the Guernsey community on April 7 at 1 p.m. on Camp Guernsey. Community members will be able to ask Porter questions regarding the present and future direction and policies surrounding Camp Guernsey and the… Read More »Camp Guernsey invites community to TAG Town Hall
Training at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area will cause significant noise hazards for the surrounding community, from April 5-7. For more information, please call Mr. Rob Cain at 307-836-7834 or 2nd Lt. Jamie Bridenstine at 307-836-7771, or look for updates on the… Read More »Training on Camp Guernsey will cause noise hazard for surrounding community
What: The Wyoming Army and Air National Guard will be hosting a “Taking Steps for Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention” 5K Fun Run/Walk at Lion’s Park. It is a free event for WY military members, families, and supporters. Who: Master Sergeant Rebecca Motley, Wyoming Army National… Read More »Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Fun Run
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is closing Emigrant Hill temporarily due to live-fire training in the camp’s North Training Area on March 25 and 26 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. During this time period, training will cause significant noise hazards for the surrounding community.… Read More »Camp Guernsey’s Emigrant Hill Road will close temporarily for training and cause noise hazard
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Veterans Commission are pleased to announce celebrations for “Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day” on Saturday, March 26. The day of welcoming was codified in state law during the 61st legislative session for March 30 of each year, the date… Read More »‘Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day’ celebration
The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum will be kicking off its 2022 Speakers Series in March to celebrate Women’s History Month. The first program will feature Retired Wyoming Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Kathy Wright. She will share her experiences and insights gained from her 40-year… Read More »Veterans Museum kicks off Speakers Series
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is closing Emigrant Hill temporarily due to live-fire training in the camp’s North Training Area on March 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call Mr. Rob Cain at 307-836-7834 or 2nd Lt. Jamie Bridenstine at… Read More »Camp Guernsey’s Emigrant Hill Road will close temporarily for training
Meet Staff Sgt. Karisa Abelseth and find out why she serves in the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy Class 43 graduate Asher Marvel shares how the WCCA program has made a significant impact on his life. To learn more visit, wycowboychallenge.org/
The Buffalo Soldiers were active in the American West and Wyoming in the latter half of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. They served bravely in numerous wars and conflicts including the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, and the World… Read More »Black History Month: The Buffalo Soldiers
The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper is taking some tours and programs online. The Veterans Museum is offering an initial slate of virtual tours and programs beginning this month. Most of these programs are geared toward elementary school classrooms. However, the Museum can tailor… Read More »Veterans Museum Expands Educational Services with Virtual Tours & Programs
The South Dakota Army National Guard has partnered with the Wyoming Army National Guard for the last two years to pilot a new program to better prepare service members to respond to sexual assault. The program is described as the first response to sexual assault… Read More »South Dakota and Wyoming National Guard lead the way with new sexual assault response training
The Wyoming Veterans Commission will hold its quarterly meeting via Google Meet on December 14, 2021 at 9 a.m. Interested parties can join the meeting via the video call link at: https://meet.google.com/fym-pibd-bqm or dial 1-409-698-0091 with PIN: 144813800#. The meeting is expected to adjourn by 11 a.m.… Read More »Quarterly veterans meeting scheduled via Google Meet
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
Camp Guernsey will be offering the Christmas Tree and Firewood cutting program again this year. Sign in has moved online, along with a few other changes. You must sign in the day BEFORE you plan to cut firewood or a holiday tree. Sign in is… Read More »Holiday tree cutting is open on Camp Guernsey
AFTON, Wyo. – To 1st Lt. Alyssa Brenner, a change of command ceremony means a step forward in her career. To the rest of the Wyoming National Guard, it was a historic milestone. As she grasped the guidon in the traditional passing of the colors… Read More »Wyoming infantry unit welcomes its first female commander
CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum is proud to announce the availability of Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Ceremony kits. They allow community groups and organizations the opportunity to conduct a POW/MIA “Table” ceremony. The kits are part of the museum’s lending resource… Read More »POW/MIA Ceremony kits available for checkout
— Deadline has passed — The Wyoming Veterans Commission is coordinating the application process and presentation of the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medals for Wyoming Korean War veterans who have not yet received the medal. The commemorative medal is presented as an expression… Read More »Medals available for Korean War Veterans
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The Wyoming Veterans Commission will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Rock Springs located at 1675 Sunset Dr., in Rock Springs. Veterans from around the state, especially southwest Wyoming, are invited… Read More »Quarterly veterans meeting scheduled for September
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In less than two weeks, beloved community event, the Wild West Air Show, returns to the skies on Sept. 11 and 12. Join the Wyoming Air National Guard, as it celebrates 101 years of aviation in Cheyenne, the air show will host… Read More »Air National Guard Wild West Air Show celebrates 101 years of aviation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Six Airmen from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard have volunteered in support of Operation Allies Refuge. Three will be supporting operation efforts at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The remaining members will be assigned to Andrews Joint Base Andrews,… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Airmen support Operation Allies Refuge
Many family and friends came out to attend the retirement ceremony for Maj. Michael McGee at the Joint Force Readiness Center on June 12, 2021. With 24 years of service, McGee has earned numerous awards throughout his distinguished career, with a Bronze Star and Purple… Read More »Major Michael McGee retires from the Wyoming Army National Guard
The Wyoming Military Department is seeking public comment on the proposed memorandum of agreement under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The agreement resolves adverse effects to historic properties on Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. Please use the link below to view and comment on… Read More »WYMD seeking public comment for proposed memorandum
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