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A piece of that history now sits for all to…

Amidst the COVID-19 worries and anxiety, here’s a little something…

The facility contains simulation systems which include the Electronic Simulator…

Nine Wyoming Army National Guard soldiers gave it their all…

Chief Master Sgt. Leslie Opsal retires on Friday, listen as she shares about her tiny house lifestyle in preparation for retirement, a few special memories from her twenty four year career and finally some words of wisdom for all of us. 

Warrior Bard, the Celtic and bluegrass ensemble of the 67th Army Band “Wyoming’s Own” made a stop at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park to play for tourists from all over the world.

State Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Moore and 153rd Airlift Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Darren Nogle discuss the importance of first sergeants in the Air National Guard and the current opportunities that exist in the 153rd Airlift Wing. 

There was a lot of enthusiasm in the community leading…

“It didn’t take too much convincing when I said ‘let’s…

“I love to run and I guess a marathon is…

Once a year all of the NGRF members have to…

Listen to Wyoming STARBASE Director, Germaletta Brown share how this Department of Defense program positively impacts the youth of Cheyenne and the future of our country. STARBASE is a program for fifth-graders that focuses on hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. 

Listen to 95yr old Navy veteran, Roland Thomas as he remembers how he spent December 7, 1941, the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner is a firefighter with Cheyenne Fire Rescue. During the week, he responds to fire calls and provides emergency medical assistance to the city’s residents. On drill weekend, he responds to the needs of the airmen and families of the 153rd Airlift Wing as a first sergeant.

Tech Sgt. Jason Chapin, Wyoming Air National Guard airman, shares how he balances his love of being a city of Cheyenne police officer with his desire to serve in the Wyoming Air National Guard, all with the unwavering support of his wife and children.

When a train derails in downtown Cheyenne and several of the cars carrying chlorine gas begin to leak, it could warrant a Wyoming National Guard activation.

Lee Alley, a decorated veteran from the Vietnam War, had read and watched news reports about the Wyoming Veteran Commission and kept wondering there could be more done to help the veterans in the state.
Rather than be a spectator, the Wheatland resident decided to be a participant.

In the early nineties the Department of Defense stood up the National Guard-managed State Partnership Program whose goal was to connect NG units from each state with a partner nation in hopes of mutually beneficial civil-military affairs.

In a ceremony at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, in Cheyenne, more than 60 airmen received their degree and celebrated earning their non-commissioned officer ranks May 6.

The Wyoming National Guard is hosting the 2017 Western Regional Biathlon Competition at the Casper Biathlon Club on Casper Mountain, Jan. 10-14. A biathlon is a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship.