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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National Guard Base hosting college and career fair
The Mississippi Air National Guard is holding a college and career fair today at the Trent Lott National Guard Training Complex. Representatives from different colleges and career areas stopped by schools along the Coast today. They were at West Harrison…
Army National Guard grounds helicopters following recent crashes
The U.S. Army National Guard has grounded all of its helicopters. The stand-down comes days after two Mississippi guardsmen were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during…
Southern Miss establishing center for National Guard's documents
The University of Southern Mississippi's President Doctor Joe Paul signed an agreement with the National Guard Bureau to establish the Center…
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed…
Mississippi sends National Guard to US-Mexico border, governor says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is mobilizing a National Guard unit to help with security at the U.S. border with Mexico. Reeves wrote Wednesday on Twitter that the Mississippi National Guard's 112th Military Police Battalion…
Guard units from Gulfport, Meridian to deploy to Florida
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday approved a request for assistance from the state of Florida as Hurricane Ian is making its way north through that state. Approximately 20 soldiers and airmen of the Mississippi National Guard from Meridian and Gulfport…
Local National Guardsman returns to family in Saucier
A Saucier National Guardsman returns home after a year of deployment overseas. Specialist Dylan Rogers’ wife Olivia, daughter Amelia, and parents Scotty and Cheryl waited for him at…
Mississippi National Guard to provide medical relief efforts to fight COVID-19
At the request of the state through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an initial group of about 20 active-duty Air Force medical personnel, along with a command and control element have arrived in Mississippi as part of a Department of…
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Timeline to Draw Down National Guard Troops to End COVID Mission
JACKSON, Miss. — After months of planning with Dr. Dobbs, General Boyles, Director McCraney and other key leaders of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, the timeline for withdrawal of National Guard troops has been finalized. The State of Mississippi will be ceasing…
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Gulfport native to take command at Camp Shelby on Saturday
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center will host a change of command ceremony to welcome Gulfport native Col. Richard L. Weaver, the center's new commander, and also to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing CO Col. Bobby M. Ginn. The ceremony…
Pascagoula to welcome home Guard unit from deployment
The City of Pascagoula and the Mississippi National Guard will welcome home members of the 859th Engineer Company from their recent nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Approximately 150 Soldiers will be celebrated with a welcome home parade hosted by…
National Guard, local officials head to Florida
Unique conditions created by Hurricane Irma spark an uncommon response to try to expedite relief efforts. The military is transporting non-federal civilian emergency responders from Harrison County to disaster affected Florida. Today, a team from the Harrison County Emergency Management…
Baria Seeking More Information on Palazzo Claims
Mississippi house minority leader David Baria has written a letter to the inspector general of the National Guard to investigate claims Congressman Steven Palazzo went AWOL during his time with the National Guard. The reasoning behind the letter is because…
Ric McCluskey Press Conference
Fourth congressional district Libertarian candidate Ric McCluskey recently made claims that incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo has not been truthful about his service in the National Guard. Today, he took the fight straight to Congressman Palazzo’s doorstep. Also on hand was…
National Guard Looks into Claims against Congressman Steven Palazzo
The National Guard is speaking out about claims lodged at Congressman Steven Palazzo last night. Public Affair Manager Lt. Col. Christian Patterson tells News 25 the National Guard is looking into the claims, but as of now there have been…
National Guard Looks Into Claims Against Congressman Steven Palazzo
The National Guard is speaking out about claims lodged at Congressman Steven Palazzo. Public affairs manager, Lt. Col. Christian Patterson tells News 25, the National Guard is looking into the claims but as of now there have been no internal…
Southern Strike Begins Today in Gulfport
Army guardsmen from all over America are coming together right here, on the gulf coast, to participate in an international combat exercise. The Mississippi Air National Guard is hosting "Southern Strike a large-scale war game where military service members will…
Army National Guard Closes Armories
Army National Guard is closing four armories and more closures could be on the horizon. As it cuts the size of its force, the National Guard is closing readiness centers in Grenada, Menden Hall, Lumberton, and Nettleton. Those doors will…
Help Military Family After Fire
A Mississippi National Guard unit in Biloxi is working to help one of their own after a devastating fire. Three kids and five adults lost their home in Mississippi May 7th after they say a charging cube short circuited. Private…
Mississippi National Guard on Standby
As a precaution, Governor Phil Bryant has issued an executive order to mobilize the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high water rescues. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Jody Mike Smith joined the governor in the press conference saying the…