Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces the selection of Brig. Gen. David Pritchett, Wyoming National Guard director of the joint staff, to serve as the next leader of the Alabama National Guard. The Blount County native and Auburn alum, Pritchett will return to Alabama to serve… Read More »Wyoming National Guard Brig. Gen. Pritchett selected as the Alabama National Guard Adjutant General
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
The Wyoming Air National Guard hosted its third annual Discovery Day on September 28, 2023. Discovery Day focuses on igniting curiosity, creativity, and ambition in the next generation.
What: The Wyoming Army National Guard is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Ammunition Supply Point Administration Building in the Camp Guernsey North Training Area. This $1,600,000, 2,400 square feet administration facility will enhance the effectiveness, security, and safety of the ASP… Read More »Media Advisory: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Ammunition Supply Point at Camp Guernsey
In the heart of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the spirit of community and selflessness runs deep. This sentiment was displayed on Oct. 3 when Wyoming National Guard members joined hands to donate food to a local shelter, exemplifying the true essence of service to their fellow residents.… Read More »Serving Our Community Beyond the Call of Duty
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
The Wyoming Air National Guard sends several officers to various professional development opportunities each year. Among those opportunities is Professional Military Education (PME). PME is part of a developmental system that helps prepare officers from all services for command and staff work in a joint context.
“A primary part of our Wyoming mission is to provide ready and professional personnel and formations capable of winning the fight. To do this, we need to invest in our leaders and provide them with training to improve their ability to think critically and operate strategically, all of which PME offers,” said Brig. Gen. Michelle Mulberry, Chief of Staff of the Wyoming Air National Guard.
On Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, the Wyoming Military Department warmly welcomed students and staff from Central, McCormick, and Freedom schools in Cheyenne to support the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Held at the Joint Force Readiness Center, this event was a heartfelt expression of… Read More »Students and staff visit WMYD for National Day of Service and Remembrance
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
The Wyoming Veterans Commission is honored to extend an invitation to Purple Heart recipients, members of the media, and the public for the momentous signing of the Purple Heart Day Proclamation on Aug. 2 at 2:30 p.m. The distinguished ceremony will take place in the… Read More »Purple Heart Day Proclamation signing
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
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
The Wyoming Military Department held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning for their new state-of-the-art military vehicle maintenance shop. The new facility, located at 3219 Coffeen Ave. in Sheridan, next to the Army National Guard armory, is expected to be completed by 2025. The facility will… Read More »Wyoming Guard breaks ground on new state of the art facility
Military service members and their families have the opportunity to update their information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System or receive support with ID cards at the following locations: ● Rock Springs: Jan. 30, 3255 Yellowstone Rd., from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ●… Read More »Notice to military families needing enrollment and ID card assistance
In this episode of Serve the Wyoming Way, CW4 Galloway has a conversation with Chief Chris Kocher of Worland Fire Protection District #1 & Worland Volunteer… and Lt. Col. Reyes of the 115th Field Artillery Brigade. Please listen to our conversation on how this community… Read More »Serve the Wyoming Way – Episode 3
The Wyoming Veterans Commission invites the public to attend a ceremony for Wyoming’s state remembrance wreath on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Wyoming State Capitol. The ceremony is part of the “Wreaths Across America” program that honors all veterans and active military members during the… Read More »Wyoming celebrates Wreaths Across America in honor of our military
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
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
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
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
Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, accepted an invitation from Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, Wyoming’s Adjutant General, to visit Wyoming Soldiers… Read More »Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Senior Enlisted Advisor visit the Wyoming National Guard
While training in Tunisia last month, the Wyoming National Guard’s 84th Civil Support Team, based in Cheyenne, Wyo., witnessed their Tunisian counterparts spring to action in support of civilian authorities. The 84th CST traveled to Tunisia to conduct several weeks of training in support of… Read More »Wyoming National Guard’s Civil Support Team returns from training in Tunisia
Wyoming proudly became the first and only state to have a fully trained women’s militia in the late nineteenth century. While never officially mustered into service, Companies K and H of the Girl Guards — composed primarily of young women in their teens — were… Read More »WYNG History: Cowboy Guard Stories – The Girl Guards
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
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
By Wyoming National Guard Public Affairs CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Military Department (WYMD) has been made aware of recent allegations made by a former employee of the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy in a video press conference held Monday. The former employee claimed WCCA cadets… Read More »Wyoming Military Department responds to recent remarks made about conduct at Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy
Military service members and their families have the opportunity to update their information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System or receive support with ID cards at the following locations: • Rock Springs: Oct. 26, 3255 Yellowstone Rd., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • … Read More »Notice to military families needing enrollment and ID card assistance
UW Athletics and Cowboy Football will again be hosting Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 16 as the Cowboys face the Fresno State Bulldogs at War Memorial Stadium. Each year through donations by Cowboy fans and a match provided by UW Athletics, free tickets are… Read More »Tickets available to currently-serving military and veterans for Military Appreciation Day on October 16
LARAMIE, Wyo. – Reminder to motorists, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Wyoming Highway Patrol will be closing US 287/WYO 789 between Rawlins and Lamont to all traffic from about 5-8:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, in order to support a segment of a large… Read More »Military training exercise taking place on 287 North of Rawlins
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
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
Firefighters from Hartville Volunteer Fire Department, Guernsey Rural Fire Department, and Camp Guernsey Fire Department and Range Control responded to three fires in Camp Guernsey’s North Training Area on June 18, 2021. A range control specialist first observed the fires, which were the result of… Read More »Multiple agencies respond to fire on Camp Guernsey
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
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and his wife, Jennie, Sen. Dan Dockstader, and Rep. Donald Burkhardt Jr., spend the day with Wyoming Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery Regiment at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Guernsey, Wyo., June 14, 2021. During… Read More »Field Artillery Soldiers host Wyoming Governor
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
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
Overall, the exercise tested the current practices in place at Camp Guernsey for the upcoming fire season.
CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyo. – The natural resource team at Camp Guernsey celebrated Earth Day by spending the day in the great outdoors and helping the ecosystem surrounding Camp Guernsey. A crew, consisting of Wyoming Military Department Natural Resource Manager Amanda Thimmayya, Natural… Read More »Earth Day celebrated on Camp Guernsey with willow planting
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
CAMP GUERNSEY JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Wyo. – The natural resource staff at Camp Guernsey conducted the annual big game flight on April 7, 2021. The flight allows natural resource staff to get an annual snapshot of the number of animals in the area, as well… Read More »Camp Guernsey conducts annual big game survey flight
“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
The restoration process began in 2020 and was funded with a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. Because the flag is still susceptible to damage from light, it will not be on display for long periods of time. A documentary of the flag will… Read More »Restored Spanish-American War flag unveiled