Mississippi National Guard returns home from deployment
55 soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard are back home after a 10-month deployment to Germany. The 115th Armored Brigade Combat Team was part of Task Force Thunder, training…
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Governor Tate Reeves activates Mississippi National Guard team to Florida
Governor Tate Reeves approved the deployment of soldiers from the Mississippi National Guard to Tallahassee. The 22-man team of soldiers, aviators, and crewmen flew two Blackhawks from…
Governor appoints new adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The top leadership post in the Mississippi National Guard is changing Thursday as one adjutant general retires and another fills the job. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he is naming Maj. Gen. Bobby M.…
Officials honor Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Officials held a procession Monday for two Mississippi National Guardsmen who died Friday in a helicopter crash. The ceremony began at a hospital in Booneville, Mississippi, near where the helicopter plummeted into a wooded area during a training…
Two Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash identified
The identities of the two Mississippi National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Friday were revealed over the weekend. Chief Warrant Officer 4, 36-year-old Bryan Zemek,…
255th Air Control Squadron team heads to Florida to assist in Hurricane Ian recovery
Mississippi’s National Guard is deploying to help with recovery efforts in Florida by areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian made landfall…
Mississippi National Guard helps battle California wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. – Today a team of Mississippi Army National Guard Aviators are deploying to California to assist local agencies with fighting the massive wildfires across the state. The CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter crew of approximately ten Soldiers will work…
Mississippi National Guard soldiers involved in vehicle accident traveling to Louisiana to provide support after Hurricane Ida
JACKSON, Miss. – Today Mississippi National Guard Soldiers traveling to Louisiana for emergency response missions were involved in a vehicle accident while traveling south on I-55 near the I-220 split. Five vehicles in the military convoy were involved in the…
Mississippi National Guard discusses COVID-19 adjustments
Members of the Mississippi National Guard are sharing their experiences as they play a role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, the Guard has assisted in COVID response when needed, including at COVID-19 vaccination sites…
Mississippi National Guard deployed to D.C. for inauguration
The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a “safe and secure environment” to allow for a…
Mississippi National Guard sent to D.C. for inauguration
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi National Guard is sending troops to Washington D. C. for the presidential inauguration. A National Guard press release says that troops will work to keep the event a "safe and secure environment" to allow for "a…
National Guard mourns soldier lost in shooting
The Mississippi National Guard is dealing with the loss of one of its own active guard service members Sgt. Stephen Matory of Jackson. Jackson Police Department confirmed that Matory was an innocent bystander and the victim of a fatal shooting…
400 Mississippi Guardsmen return from mission in Washington D.C.
As of Monday morning, approximately 400 activated Mississippi National Guard service members have safely returned home from their mission in support of civil authorities in Washington D.C. The MSNG's mission as “Task Force Magnolia” was to provide military and strategic…
Mississippi National Guard activated in support of Civil Authorities in Washington D.C.
JACKSON, Miss. – As of this morning, approximately 400 activated Mississippi National Guard service members have safely arrived at their mission destination in support of civil authorities. The MSNG’s mission as Task Force Magnolia is providing military and strategic support to law…
155th ABCT Change of Command Ceremony
The largest unit in the Mississippi National Guard now has a new leader. Colonel Robert Ferguson handed over command of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team to Colonel Jason Nelson yesterday in a ceremony held at the Mississippi Coast Convention…
Mississippi National Guard relief efforts
The Mississippi National Guard is assisting with search and rescues in states impacted by Florence. About 60 soldiers from Meridian’s Company B 1st Battalion 11th Aviation Regiment are providing lift support and assessing the damage in the region. The Air…
Free tuition program for service members at Mississippi State
Mississippi State University and the Mississippi National Guard announced a new program that will ensure free tuition for Mississippi National Guard service members enrolled full-time at MSU. The program builds on current National Guard education benefits to create a unique…
Mississippi National Guard heading to border
Troops from the Mississippi National Guard are conducting pre-mobilization training near Tupelo before heading south to patrol our nation’s border. The 114th Aviation Regiment will spend approximately three weeks supporting Operation Guardian Support, a joint task force effort to conduct…
1108th Aviation Group sendoff ceremony
Mississippi National Guardsmen highly trained in aircraft maintenance and repair are taking their skills to the Middle East in support of our military overseas. Today, the 1108th Aviation Group held a sendoff ceremony at First Baptist Church Biloxi. Approximately 80…
155th Armored Brigade to deploy
Four thousand and two hundred Mississippi National Guard soldiers of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team have received orders to mobilize in support of Operation Spartan Shied. Operation Spartan Shield is a combined forces contingency operation designed to deter and…
What you should know about military convoys
Mississippi National guardsmen say they appreciate the public’s help when attempting to safely transport large amounts of military equipment and personnel. This morning, the 255th Air Control Squadron left its facility on Hewes Avenue in Gulfport and headed to Florida.…
Preparing for hurricane season
Hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1st, but for responding agencies it’s never too early to get prepared. Over the weekend, members from the Mississippi National Guard participated in hurricane exercises at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport. The purpose…
Marlinspike II exercise
Thirty-one federal and state agencies took part in the Mississippi National Guard Marlinspike II this afternoon. This exercise is designed to integrate, task and deploy composite interagency teams in response to weapons of mass destruction threats. Lt. Col. Anthony Smith…
Mississippi National Guard Hangar
Millions of dollars aim to improve the efficiency of aircraft mechanics in the Mississippi National Guard working here on the Coast. Construction crews are building a $40 million paint hangar for the Gulfport based 1108th Aviation Group which does maintenance…