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May 5, 2023: National Guard Marathon runners return to Lincoln Marathon
March 16, 2023: Nebraska National Guard Soldiers to deploy in support of U.S. European Command
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Nebraska National Guard unveils new flag
June 2, 2023 — The Nebraska National Guard unveiled a new flag June 2, 2023, during a ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Lincoln... MORE

The Nebraska National Guard unveils a new flag, June 2, 2023, during a ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska, California National Guard units honor WWII Veteran
May 11, 2023 — Members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 173rd Air Refueling Squadron flew to California to take 100-year-old WWII veteran James K. Kunkle on an honorary flight refueling F-15 Eagles with the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, to thank him for his service and recognize his lineage to the Nebraska and California Air National Guard... MORE

World War II veteran James K. Kunkle lays in the back of a KC-135 boom pod and watches the boom operator refuel an F15-C Eagle from the 114th Fighter Wing, Fresno, California, April 25, 2023. Kunkle served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.

Kansas Soldier makes Marathon Team pushing friend to finish of Lincoln Marathon
May 10, 2023 — Kansas Army National Guard 1st Lt. Nicholas Lahr and his friend Samuel Butalla participated in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also serves as the National Guard Marathon Team trials, held May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska, their third time completing the race together - one by foot pushing the other in his wheelchair... MORE

1st Lt. Nicholas Lahr, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the Kansas Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment, and Samuel Butalla participated in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also serves as the National Guard Marathon Team trials, May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 200 National Guard Airmen and Soldiers from across the country competed.

Guard Soldiers, Airmen Compete for All Guard Marathon Team
May 9, 2023 — More than 200 Airmen and Soldiers representing the National Guard from all 50 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia ran the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon May 7, competing for a spot on the National Guard Military Competitions All Guard Marathon Team... MORE

National Guard athletes race in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also serves as the National Guard Marathon Team time trials, held May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 200 National Guard Airmen and Soldiers from across the country competed for spots on the All Guard Marathon Team.

Nebraska's 2-134th Infantry departs for unit's first overseas deployment
April 16, 2023 — Friends, family and colleagues gathered together April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, for a send-off ceremony for 131 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers of Company A, 2-134th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)... MORE

Friends, family and colleagues gathered together April 16, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, for a send-off ceremony for 131 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers of Alpha Company, 2-134th Infantry Battalion (Airborne).

155th Air Refueling Wing implements innovative ISO process
February 9, 2023 — A total of 28 Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, visited Scott Air Force Base from Nov. 28 to Dec. 16, 2023, working alongside 126th Air Refueling Wing maintainers on a KC-135R Stratotanker to study the isochronal inspection process... MORE

Nebraska National Guard announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year
January 31, 2023 — Four Airmen have been named the Nebraska Air National Guard’s “Outstanding Airmen of the Year,” for 2023. ... MORE

Senior Airman Corey Weber, Staff Sgt. Alica Bushhousen, Master Sgt. Crystal Puhalla and Senior Master Sgt. Nate Schmaderer, pose at the Nebraska State Capitol, Jan. 25, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb.

Nebraska Guardsman wins Danish Contingency March while serving in Kosovo
January 19, 2023 — Nebraska Army National Guard Capt. Travis Kirchner, 111th Public Affairs Detachment commander, achieved a first-place finish in the traditional Danish Contingency (DANCON) March of 24.27 kilometers near Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo, Jan. 7, 2023... MORE

Five hundred and forty-five Soldiers from 21 nations across Kosovo Force Regional Command-East (KFOR RC-E) participate in the traditional Danish Contingency (DANCON) March of 24.27 kilometers near Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo, Jan. 7, 2023.

Nebraska Army instructor first in state to receive master badge
January 11, 2023 — Nebraska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Darrin Fulford, senior small group leader, 1-209th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), received the state’s first Master Army Instructor Badge after attending a master instructor selection board at Camp Ashland, Nebraska... MORE

Nebraska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Darrin Fulford, senior small group leader, 1-209th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), holds a Master Army Instructor Badge at Camp Ashland, Nebraska, Jan. 11, 2023.

Videos

Video by Spc. Lauren Behn

National Guard "All Guard" Marathon Team Time Trials

Joint Force Headquarters - Nebraska National Guard

May 7, 2023 | 1:22

National Guard athletes from all 54 states and territories race in the 46th annual Lincoln Marathon, which also served as the National Guard Marathon Team trials, held May 7, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 230 National Guard Airmen and Soldiers competed for spots on the “All Guard” Marathon Team. The National Guard Military Competitions Program, which includes the All Guard Marathon And Endurance Teams, exists to promote physical fitness, self-discipline and esprit de corps among National Guard members while assisting recruiting and retention efforts at each community where they compete.

Voices by Staff Sgt. Derek Yorek, Cabot, Arkansas, Arkansas National Guard and Staff Sgt. Paul Duncan, Henderson, Nevada, Nevada National Guard.

(U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Lauren Behn)