CHEYENNE, Wyo. Sept. 16, 2026 — The Wyoming Air National Guard will host Discovery Day 2026: A Salute to STEAM, a free hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math event for school-age students, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at 217 Dell Range… Read More »Wyoming Air National Guard to host Discovery Day 2026: A Salute to STEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WYMD-260929-001Sept. 30, 2026 GUERNSEY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Army National Guard marked the completion of a new fire station complex at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 29, adding modern emergency response and aviation facilities designed to… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard opens new fire station complex at Camp Guernsey
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — More than 70 years after Capt. Jonita Ruth Bovee Bonham cared for wounded service members during the Korean War, her service and sacrifice will be honored at the Wyoming State Capitol. Bonham will be recognized with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador for… Read More »Korean War flight nurse to be honored with Ambassador for Peace Medal at Wyoming Capitol
By PAO Admin. WHEATLAND, Wyo. — Residents in Wheatland and parts of Platte County may see increased military helicopter activity as the Wyoming Army National Guard conducts a planned training exercise in coordination with Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Laramie River Station. The scheduled exercise will occur Wednesday,… Read More »Wyoming National Guard training exercise Planned near Wheatland
By Staff Sgt. Kristina Kranz GUERNSEY, Wyo. — Soldiers and Airmen from National Guard units across Region 6 gathered at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyoming, July 21–26, 2026, for the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region 6 competition. The regional event gave competitors the opportunity to… Read More »Region 6 marksmen put skills to the test at Camp Guernsey
By PAO Admin. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Rock, country and funk filled the Depot Plaza as the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 67th Army Band took the stage during Cheyenne Day. Families, visitors and music fans gathered to enjoy the performance during Cheyenne Frontier Days. The concert was… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard’s 67th Army Band rocks Cheyenne Day crowd
By PAO Admin. Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Soldiers with the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 197th Public Affairs Detachment gathered with their families at the Wyoming National Guard Joint Force Readiness Center before an upcoming overseas deployment. They took part in a Yellow Ribbon… Read More »197th Public Affairs Detachment prepares for overseas deployment during Yellow Ribbon event
By Sgt. 1st Class Cesar Rivas CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County, Soldiers assigned to the 307th Engineer Utilities Detachment and local community partners concluded a collaborative homebuilding project June 25, 2026, marking another milestone in an effort to expand… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard, community partners help conclude Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project
By Wyoming National Guard Public Affairs Office CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming National Guard joined thousands of residents and visitors in downtown Cheyenne July 4, 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Soldiers and Airmen supported the America 250th Parade and Ceremony with military flyovers, ceremonial… Read More »Wyoming National Guard helps celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in Cheyenne
Wyoming National Guard July 3, 2026 By Sgt. Joseph Burns CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Inside the Joint Force Readiness Center on July 3, 2026, Soldiers and Airmen from the Wyoming National Guard rehearsed marching formations and ceremony procedures for Wyoming’s Independence Day celebration marking the 250th… Read More »Wyoming Guard Prepares for Independence Day 250th Celebration
Wyoming National Guard By Sgt. Joseph Burns CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Military personnel and representatives from local, state and federal agencies gathered at the Joint Force Readiness Center on June 29, 2026, to strengthen partnerships during a counter-unmanned aircraft systems (Counter-UAS) demonstration focused on improving coordination against… Read More »Military, civilian agencies strengthen partnerships during Counter-UAS demonstration
Two-route mission honors America’s 250th anniversary ‘Flying the Brand Across Wyoming’ reaches communities statewide CHEYENNE, Wyo. June 23, 2026 — The 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, will conduct a statewide flyover Saturday as part of America 250, the nationwide commemoration of the United… Read More »Wyoming Air National Guard to Fly Statewide Salute Across Wyoming on July 4
Wyoming National Guard June 23, 2026 Story by Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Before the first C-130J Super Hercules touches down in Cheyenne in early 2028, a small group of Airmen will already know the aircraft inside and out. Two pilots and two… Read More »The First Crew: Wyoming Air Guard cadre prepares to bring the C-130J home
For immediate release 260616-001 Wyoming National Guard Photos: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9754536/wyoming-national-guard-hosts-counterdrug-prevention-training-nine-states By Staff Sgt. Brandon Parrish CODY, Wyo. – Counterdrug members from across the country gathered here June 9-11, 2026, for the Wyoming National Guard’s Positive Action & Prevention Strategies training. Led by Sgt. 1st Class Ty… Read More »Wyoming National Guard hosts Counterdrug prevention training for nine states
Wyoming National Guard June 12, 2026 CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. — Wyoming National Guard Soldiers tested their speed, accuracy anddecision-making skills during a pistol close-quarters battle course on the second day of the 2026 Adjutant Generals Match at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center. The course challenged… Read More »Wyoming Soldiers test pistol marksmanship during day two of 2026 TAG Match
Wyoming Military Department By Maj. Craig Heilig CASPER, Wyo. — Every veteran has a story. Some served on distant battlefields. Others returned home and continued serving their communities. Earlier this month, the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum celebrated its grand reopening. The museum is dedicated to… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum grand reopening preserves stories of service and sacrifice
Wyoming National Guard May 19, 2026 By Sgt. Joseph Burns CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A newly unveiled historical painting now hangs inside the Wyoming National Guard Joint Force Readiness Center following a May 19, 2026, ceremony honoring the courage and sacrifice of Wyoming Soldiers who fought… Read More »Wyoming National Guard unveils Soyang River painting honoring Cowboy Cannoneers
Wyoming National Guard June 1, 2026 By Sgt. Joseph Burns CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming National Guard Soldiers and Airmen gathered at Joint Force Headquarters on June 1, 2026, to commemorate the organization’s First Muster and honor more than a century of military service through a… Read More »Wyoming National Guard commemorates First Muster with ceremonial roll call
Wyoming National Guard By Maj. Craig Heilig CHEYENNE, Wyo. — When a wildfire starts, every minute matters. Agencies across Wyoming are working together to ensure they can respond quickly, effectively and as one team. Representatives from the Wyoming National Guard, Wyoming State Forestry Division, Wyoming… Read More »Wyoming National Guard strengthens wildfire response coordination through tabletop exercise
Wyoming Military Department CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Military Department will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery on May 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. The Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery is located at 80 Veterans Rd, Evansville, WY 82636. The ceremony… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Memorial Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony
Wyoming Military Department CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Women veterans from across Wyoming will gather June 12, 2026, for events recognizing their service, building connections and increasing awareness of resources available to women who served in the Armed Forces. The events are scheduled from 1–4 p.m. at… Read More »Wyoming organizations to host Women Veterans Day events across the state
Wyoming National Guard May 18, 2026 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Before the next wildfire sparks, Wyoming agencies are already working together to improve coordination, strengthen readiness and protect communities across the state. The Wyoming State Forestry Division hosted a wildfire readiness meeting last week with the Wyoming… Read More »Wyoming agencies strengthen coordination ahead of wildfire season
ROPOSED RULES OPEN FOR COMMENT The Wyoming Military Department has filed a Notice of Intent to adopt Chapter 9: Reenlistment and Extension Bonus Program pursuant to Wyo. Sess. Laws Ch. 29, § 3. Copies of the proposed rules are available at rules.wyo.gov using the Advanced Search… Read More »Wyoming Military Department Announces Administrative Rule Updates
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720333286496/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer A. Jolley, nearly three decades in the Wyoming Army National Guard were defined not by rank or position, but by the Soldiers he mentored and the formations he… Read More »
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720333295053 Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Soldiers, Airmen, families and community members gathered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, April 11, 2026, at Lions Park to take part in the Wyoming National Guard’s annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 5K walk, run and ruck. The event,… Read More »Wyoming National Guard marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month with SAPR 5K
Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Veterans Commission will have five commissioner vacancies effective June 30, 2026, with openings across multiple judicial districts in the state. Vacancies are anticipated in the Second Judicial District (Albany and Carbon counties), Fifth Judicial District (Big Horn,… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Commission announces upcoming vacancies
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720333073975/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — More than 2,000 military-connected children across Wyoming were recognized April 13 as the Wyoming Military Department and the 90th Missile Wing joined Gov. Mark Gordon for a proclamation signing declaring April the Month of the… Read More »Wyoming honors military children for strength, sacrifice during Month of the Military Child
CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. – The Wyoming Army National Guard is alerting the public to a recent increase in dangerous laser pointing incidents involving military aircraft operating in the vicinity of Camp Guernsey Training Center. Since January 2026 there have been two reported incidents in the Camp… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard addresses dangerous laser incidents targeting military aircraft near Camp Guernsey
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720332968074/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The bugle sounds across the cemetery. A team of Soldiers moves together, step by step. Every movement is controlled. A flag is folded with care. When the final fold is done, it is placed into… Read More »“On behalf of the President…and a grateful nation”: Wyoming Army National Guard delivers final honor
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720332819092/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The 153rd Logistics Readiness Squadron transferred command from Maj. Anthony Munoz to Maj. Jacque Morey during a ceremony on March 13, 2026, at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Col. Jeremy Sparks,… Read More »New commander takes charge of Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Wyoming National Guard grows HIMARS force through 13M transition course Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720332648192 Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. — The Wyoming National Guard is expanding its field artillery capability by training Soldiers in one of the Army’s most in-demand roles, the 13M High… Read More »Wyoming National Guard grows HIMARS force through 13M transition course
Photos: https://dvidshub.net/r/9d6pd5 Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. DUBOIS, Wyo. — Veterans gathered March 28 at American Legion Post 14 in Laramie and later at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois for Wyoming’s annual Veterans Welcome Home Day ceremonies, a tradition meant to recognize… Read More »A tradition to remember: Wyoming honors veterans so their stories are not forgotten
Wyoming National Guard CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Veterans Commission will host the Second Annual Veteran Services Symposium, Building Hope Through Connection on March 18–19, 2026, at Casper College, bringing together professionals, community leaders, and organizations dedicated to serving Wyoming’s veterans, their families, survivors, and caregivers.… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Commission to Host Second Annual Veteran Services Symposium in Casper
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720332347752 Wyoming National Guard SAN ANTONIO, Texas — They gathered with a shared purpose. Prevent the kinds of mishaps that can change a family forever. The work discussed in rooms like this reaches far beyond inspection checklists and training schedules. It is about protecting the mothers,… Read More »Wyoming National Guard joins national efforts to prevent mishaps
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720332143814/with/55106509138Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Over twenty community leaders from Gillette and Wyoming’s Campbell County currently participating in the Gillette Area Leadership Institute, or GALI, visited with military and civilian personnel assigned to the Wyoming National Guard last week. Now in its third decade,… Read More »Gillette Area Leadership Institute visits with the Wyoming National Guard
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720332121002 Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Three Cheyenne Central High School seniors took a step toward service this week, formally committing to join the Wyoming Air National Guard during the school’s annual Senior Military Night ceremony. The evening honored graduating seniors who have chosen military… Read More »Cheyenne Central honors seniors joining Wyoming Air National Guard
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331996850/ Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming House and Senate chambers are built for debate. On Military Recognition Day, they were built for something else. Applause rolled through both chambers this week after Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, Wyoming’s adjutant general, shared stories of Soldiers… Read More »From Antarctica to the Bighorns, Wyoming Guard stories draw standing ovations at Capitol
Wyoming National Guard RIVERTON, Wyo. — In a quiet room at the Riverton Branch Library, local leaders gathered not to react to a crisis, but to prevent the next one. Along with the Wyoming National Guard helping guide the discussion, community partners are working to turn… Read More »Wyoming National Guard partners with Fremont County leaders to strengthen prevention efforts
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331948961 Wyoming National Guard RIVERTON, Wyo. — In a quiet room at the Riverton Branch Library, local leaders gathered not to react to a crisis, but to prevent the next one. Along with the Wyoming National Guard helping guide the discussion, community partners are… Read More »Wyoming National Guard partners with Fremont County leaders to strengthen prevention efforts
Wyoming National Guard WHO:Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter, Adjutant General, Wyoming National Guard WHAT:Legislative address highlighting the Wyoming National Guard’s major accomplishments, deployments, and domestic response missions over the past year. WHEN:Feb. 12, 2026, after he addresses the legislature from 10 – 11 a.m. WHERE:Wyoming State… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Adjutant General to address legislature on 2025 accomplishments
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331926007 Wyoming Military Department CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the Soldiers of the Wyoming National Guard’s Training Center Command, understanding how a wildfire moves can be the difference between a controlled response and a dangerous situation that turns without warning. That reality was at the center of… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Soldiers complete advanced wildfire behavior training
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331867800/ Wyoming National Guard GREYBULL, Wyo- High above the snow-covered slopes of the Greybull Mountains, a Wyoming Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk hovers as personnel from the Wyoming Hoist Team are lowered into the rugged terrain below. The hoist training, conducted by the Wyoming National… Read More »Wyoming Army Guard aviation crew partners with Big Horn County search and rescue team to conduct hoist training
Wyoming Military Department CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Soldiers from the Wyoming Army National Guard 307th Engineer Detachment will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County this spring as part of an innovative readiness training (IRT) mission to construct affordable housing for local families while enhancing military… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard engineers partner with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing in Cheyenne
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331854622/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. GUERNSEY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Army National Guard graduated Soldiers from the Field Artillery Weapons Locating Radar 13R Advanced Leader Course during a ceremony Jan. 30, 2026, at the 213th Regional Training Institute in Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. The… Read More »Wyoming Guard graduates 13R Advanced Leader Course at 213th RTI
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331838571 Wyoming Military Department CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gratitude for military service is often expressed in words. In Wyoming, it was expressed through action. In 2025, the Wyoming Dental Association South Central District hosted the inaugural Saluting Smiles: Donated Dental Care for Veterans, a multi-community effort that… Read More »More than a thank you: Wyoming dentists deliver care to veterans
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331724607 Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — During the Wyoming Military Department’s recent Adjutant General’s Award Ceremony, Lt. Col. Ross White, commander of the Wyoming Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, challenged Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees to shift their focus… Read More »“Find the good,” Lt. Col. White challenges Wyoming Guard to turn setbacks into strength
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720331677074 Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a frank and sometimes emotional exchange with Wyoming veterans, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins promised a top-to-bottom overhaul of his agency Jan. 21, 2026, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, acknowledging a crippling “fog” of bureaucracy… Read More »V.A. Secretary vows to end ‘fog’ of bureaucracy in blunt Wyoming roundtable
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720330798742 Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Families, Soldiers, Airmen, and state leaders gathered Dec. 8, 2025, inside theGovernor’s Ceremonial Conference Room for the Wyoming Gold Star and Families of the FallenChristmas Tree Ornament Ceremony in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Hosted by… Read More »Wyoming honors Gold Star Families in annual ornament ceremony
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720330798131/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Beneath the towering dome of the Wyoming State Capitol, Wyoming citizens,Service members, families, and veterans gathered Dec. 8, 2025, to remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the… Read More »Keep moving forward: Wyoming commemorates veterans and families at Wreaths Across America
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wyoguard/albums/72177720330370659/ Wyoming National Guard By Joseph Coslett Jr. CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Air National Guard said goodbye to one of its enduring and servant leaders Nov. 15, 2025, as Col. Kristina “Tina” Tweedy retired after more than 35 years of military service during a… Read More »Wyoming Guard honors Colonel Tweedy’s 35-year career defined by service and heart
