Friends, family, and fellow service members attend a historic change of responsibility ceremony for twin brothers Edmundo and Edwardo Herrera at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyo., on June 27, 2024. Edwardo Herrera takes on the role of Command Sgt. Maj. of the Recruiting… Read More »Brethren in Arms: Twins Exchange Command
SOLDIER HOLLOW, Utah. – Within the Wasatch Mountains, Soldier Hollow has stood as a place for athletes to test their skills on the snow since it was first built in 2002. Here, seven Soldiers from the Wyoming Army National Guard donned their skis to tackle… Read More »Wyoming Guard Soldiers Compete at National Guard Biathlon Championships
The Wyoming Small Arms Readiness Training Section and members of the state team showcased their exceptional marksmanship skills during the Wyoming National Guard’s Adjutant General’s State Marksmanship Championship, held at Camp Guernsey from May 30 to June 2, 2024.
GILLETTE, Wyo. – Wyoming National Guard responds to an incident involving a suspicious letter with white powder in it and a note indicating exposure to a hazardous substance at the Campbell County Courthouse in Gillette, Wyoming, April 30, 2024. The 84th Civil Support Team tested… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Responds to Unidentified Substance in Gillette, Wyo.
The Joint Forces Headquarters Public Affairs team of the Wyoming National Guard proudly announces its recent victories in the esteemed Defense Media Merit Awards (DMMA). Recognized for outstanding contributions in journalism and videography, the team clinched top honors in the Publication category for the 2022… Read More »WYNG Communicators earn two defense media awards
The Wyoming National Guard 84th Civil Support Team will conduct joint hazardous material and law enforcement exercises with the local responders from Rock Springs, Wyoming, April 9 and 11, 2024.
The U.S. Army awarded the 115th Field Artillery Brigade of the Wyoming National Guard the Meritorious Unit Citation in recognition of their outstanding contributions during deployments across the Central Command area of responsibility in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Feb. 3, 2024.
Army recognizes Wyoming Army National Guard Recruiting Battalion for superior performance
The family of Cadet Sabrina Geller of Golf Co., 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation, Wyoming Army National Guard, invites the community to join them in honoring the life and service of their beloved daughter and comrade. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Feb.… Read More »Funeral Service Announcement for Cadet Sabrina Geller
In the fast-paced realm of esports, where every move counts, and victory hangs in the balance, 1st Lt. Garrett Stanfill, a Wyoming Army National Guard Soldier, has forged his path from a Gameboy enthusiast to a triumphant player in Overwatch for the U.S. Army Esports… Read More »1st Lt. Garrett Stanfill’s journey to esports glory
LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Veterans Commission announces the premiere screening of short films crafted by regional veterans who participated in a recent film workshop on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. at the University of Wyoming Union, 1000 E. University Dr., Laramie, Wyoming. The Patton… Read More »Wyoming Veterans Commission invites public to film screening
Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center of the Wyoming National Guard proudly announced the official opening of a new Ammunition Supply Point administration facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 26, 2023. This momentous occasion marks a significant leap forward in enhancing military readiness and training… Read More »Wyoming Guard unveils new Ammunition Supply Point facility
In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, Staff Sgt. Jason Gosselin, Camp Guernsey’s Training Center Command supply sergeant, became a hero on the morning of Sept. 15 in Guernsey, Wyo., as he intervened to save a civilian’s life. The incident occurred when Gosselin… Read More »Soldier’s Heroic Act Saves Civilian’s Life
Tech. Sgt. Danie Moore is a dedicated production recruiter for the Wyoming Air National Guard. She has also been making waves not only in her military career but as a devoted volunteer at the Wyoming State Fair. Moore, whose recruitment responsibilities span the regions of… Read More »Tech. Sgt. Danie Moore shines as a dedicated volunteer at the Wyoming State Fair
On Aug. 4, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, along with Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, adjutant general of Wyoming, and distinguished leaders of the Wyoming National Guard, proudly welcomed home the members of Alpha Co., 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, Wyoming Army National Guard, during a heartfelt ceremony… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard Aviators Welcomed Home
Delta Company’s 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, concluded an intensive and successful training exercise at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center on July 31, showcasing their commitment to maintaining the highest standard of combat efficiency. During the culmination of several drills, the Soldiers of Delta Co.… Read More »Delta Company completes successful training exercise at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center
From Aug. 1st to 3rd, the Wyoming National Guard hosted the 3rd Annual Educator Leadership Rendezvous at the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center . This three-day event brought together educators from across the state to immerse themselves in the military experience. Emphasizing leadership and culture-building… Read More »Educators Learn to Embrace Discomfort
The Wyoming Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Support Company recently engaged in a fruitful collaboration with the Tunisian engineers in May, forging a valuable partnership through the State Partnership Program. The exchange aimed to provide essential support and training with the Tunisian 61st Engineers and… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Engineers Strengthen Partnership with Tunisian Military
In May, Delta Co., 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment executed rigorous training exercises at the training area in Lovell, including convoy operations, situational training exercises, field training exercises, and driver training. Maintaining peak combat efficiency is the goal of these exercises. The company devoted three… Read More »Delta Company Strengthens Combat Readiness with Rigorous Training Exercises
ANCHORAGE, Ala. – U.S. Army Spc. Luke Harrison, a dedicated field artillery radar operator serving in the Wyoming Army National Guard and representing Region VI, has been bestowed with the honorable title of the Army National Guard’s Soldier of the Year. He has earned this… Read More »Wyoming Army National Guard Soldier Named Top Soldier of the Year
The Wyoming National Guard is pleased to announce its first-ever corporate sponsor, Simon, a Colas company, as part of the esteemed Partnership for Your Success program (PaYS). On Wednesday, a sponsorship ceremony was held at the Joint Forces Readiness Center in Cheyenne, commemorating this significant… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Announces Exciting Partnership with Simon
Previous Next GUERNSEY, Wyo. – The sound of victory echoed through the air as Spc. Luke Harrison and Cpl. Samuel Buckwalter dominated the Wyoming Best Warrior Competition, bringing home the coveted State Best Warrior title on April 2, 2023. For three grueling days, the fierce… Read More »Victorious Soldiers Earn Top State Awards
Join us as we sit down with Melissa Mendez, Risk Reduction Coordinator, and Alyssa McCann, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, and have a conversation about substance abuse in support of Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, in our latest WYMD Now episode.
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
The Wyoming National Guard partnered with the Veterans Commission to support Task Force Tribute in a ceremony on Friday honoring fallen service members. Task Force Tribute is a veteran-inspired journey across the U.S. honoring the 7,054 fallen service members during combat operations since 9/11. One… Read More »Wyoming National Guard honors fallen military members for Task Force Tribute
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
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
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
Introducing the first video in our new series, WY I Serve, featuring Master Sgt. Melvin Acord, Air National Guard member, and Cheyenne Frontier Days™ volunteer.
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
Please watch this important safety video from your Wyoming Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter. Stay safe, and have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
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
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
CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyo. – Members of the 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery Regiment made history again, performing a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Insertion (HIRAIN) mission on April 12, 2021, at the Lt. Gen. Wright Tactical Airstrip at Camp Guernsey. April… Read More »Camp Guernsey demonstrates capabilities on tactical airstrip during joint mission
“With the foundation created by Lt. Col. Pezeshki, we’re going to be in a very strong position going forward,” Taylor explained. The battalion will lean on Taylor’s experience as students get back to school and the recruiters get back in the communities now that COVID-19… Read More »Recruiting and Retention Battalion welcomes new commander
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
Wyoming’s Virtual Welcome Home Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Monday, March 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. MST. This virtual event honors and thanks the men and women in our community who served during all wars, especially the Vietnam War. The day of welcoming… Read More »Welcome Home Wyoming Veterans Day Celebration
The 2-300th first began practice for the exercise in 2015. For this attempt, they utilized a C-130 Hercules aircraft provided by the 153rd Airlift Wing out of Cheyenne, Wyo. Using the aircraft in this method allows the artillery greater mobility and a substantial increase in… Read More »Wyoming National Guard makes history
Two COVID-19 vaccines have been rolled out and are being administered across the country. Despite progress on the vaccine front, misinformation continues to spread. In a… Read More »WYNG Now: COVID-19 Vaccine Interview
94th Troop Command welcomed their new commander, Lt. Col. Marko Rubich, on Nov. 14, 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the change of command ceremony that had been planned to be held in Cheyenne, Wyo. was cancelled in order to comply with local state and health… Read More »94th Troop Command welcomes new commander
Training like this gives everyone hands-on experience in the event they do get asked to support certain cyber defense security situations that might arise. If requested, the governor can activate the National Guard cyber defensive team. They can be called on to assist in an… Read More »Wyoming National Guard concludes Cyber Shield exercise
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
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
Kelly signs the recertification for Soldiers, which occurs annually. Comprehensive NGRF training happens at least quarterly, but can be added to Mission Essential Tasks that are performed more often. The 133rd is the unit designated as the NGRF, and has been training every year for… Read More »133rd Engineer Company completes recertification for reaction force training
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
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing will be conducting an aerial salute to the health care professionals on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 15, the Air National Guard will present a two-ship C-130… Read More »Wings Across Wyoming – Salute to Healthcare Heroes
