California Air Guard Saves Man on Sportfishing VesselMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - A fisherman who experienced multiple seizures and lost consciousness at sea is safely on land after being airlifted by the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center activated… Feb 06 24February 06, 2024Article at National Guard
Cal Guard Response Force Proves Capabilities During ExEVALCAMP ROBERTS, Calif. – More than 500 California National Guard Soldiers and Airmen proved their mettle March 27-31 during the California Homeland Response Force’s external evaluation exercise at Camp Roberts. Service members worked 12-hour shifts for… Apr 07 23April 07, 2023Article at www.army.mil
California Guard helps take on deadly floodsARLINGTON, Va. — As most of the nation eased into the first post-holiday work week of the new year, the California National Guard sprang into action to respond to devastating flooding in northern California. The initial response for the Guard members… Feb 06 23February 06, 2023Article at www.army.mil
California Air National Guard Rescues Injured Sailboat RacerMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – A crew member of a racing yacht who developed a life-threatening infection at sea while returning a racing sailboat from Hawaii to California is safe on land tonight. After being stabilized, he was hoisted off a ship Friday… Aug 09 22August 09, 2022Article at National Guard
129th Rescue Wing saves injured sailboat racerMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – The crew member of a racing yacht who developed a life-threatening infection at sea while returning a racing sailboat from Hawaii to California is safe on land tonight after being stabilized Friday and hoisted off a ship and… Aug 08 22August 08, 2022Article at California National Guard Grizzly Magazine
Cal Guard military police support CHP as Caldor Fire growsStory & photos by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman California National Guard Public Affairs SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Raymundo Morales can't remember how many fires he's worked or what their names were. "Camp Fire, Carr Fire, Santa Barbara, Oroville…,"… Sep 01 21September 01, 2021Article at California National Guard Grizzly Magazine
Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfiresSACRAMENTO, Calif. – Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and civilians from California and six other states are actively fighting wildfires burning throughout the state. Nearly 1,000 Cal Guard service members are currently activated for fire missions in the… Aug 19 21August 19, 2021Article at National Guard
California Guard rescues three hikers from Mount WhitneySACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three hikers who spent the night stranded on Mount Whitney with limited supplies in cold weather were taken to safety by a California Army National Guard aircrew July 29. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aaron Mello and four… Aug 03 21August 03, 2021Article at National Guard
California Guard hoists injured hiker off mountainSACRAMENTO, Calif. – A California Army National Guard aircrew worked through limitations of power and space Sunday, August 25, while airlifting an injured hiker off California's tallest mountain. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services… Aug 30 19August 30, 2019Article at National Guard
Cal Guard rescues missing hiker in Alpine CountySACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A 33-year old man is safe and sound this afternoon after he was rescued in Alpine County by a California National Guard aircrew. The man was reported missing after he failed to meet up with another hiker Friday near Lake… Jul 23 19July 23, 2019Article at www.army.mil
79th IBCT supports Riverside County winter storm responsevehicles assigned to the 40th Brigade Support... read more by Senior Airman Crystal Housman California National Guard Public Affairs LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Soldiers from the California Army National Guard’s 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team activated… Jan 25 19January 25, 2019Article at DVIDS
Cal Guard’s new helicopters make fire debut during Camp Fire(Photo by Crystal Housman) Photo Details | Download | MATHER, Calif. – Two of the Army's newest helicopters worked their first wildfire missions recently as the California National Guard supported state agencies battling the deadly Camp Fire in… Dec 12 18December 12, 2018Article at National Guard
Citizen-Soldier helps contain California’s deadliest fireMATHER, Calif. – U.S. Army 1st Lt. Vincent Sherrill left his desk job Nov. 10 and headed for the airfield. He swapped his business suit for a flight suit and took one of the Army's newest helicopters from Southern California, Nov. 11, to help drop… Nov 27 18November 27, 2018Article at National Guard
Trust the gear: Crew chief hangs life on three feet of webbingPhoto By Crystal Housman | U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Orduno, a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crew chief with Bravo... read more by Senior Airman Crystal Housman California National Guard Public Affairs FEATHER RIVER CANYON, Calif. – As flames work their… Nov 26 18November 26, 2018Article at DVIDS
Juggling fires and families: Calif. aviators make it workMATHER, Calif. -- U.S. Army Sgt. Greg Fernandez stepped Monday into the hall of the Sacramento Army Aviation Support Facility to check on fires burning 400 miles away. Fernandez, a UH-60M Black Hawk crew chief with the California Army National… Nov 14 18November 14, 2018Article at www.army.mil
Come hell or swift water: 5th Battalion,19th Special Forces Group soldiers train for the worstPhoto By Crystal Housman | California Army National Guard soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces... read more by Senior Airman Crystal Housman California National Guard Public Affairs BLYTHE, Calif. – When Capt. Andrew took his Green… Oct 31 18October 31, 2018Article at DVIDS
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Become Mainstay of Wildland FirefightingFive years after a proof-of-concept mission, the MQ-9 Reaper drone has developed into a key asset in California’s fight against wildfires, including the Carr and Mendocino Complex Fires, which are currently burning in Northern California. An aircrew… Aug 07 18August 07, 2018Article at U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
California Wildfires: State Military Reservists Answer the CallWhen the California National Guard was activated in early December to aid fire relief efforts in the southern part of the state, the California State Military Reserve’s Installation Support Command also answered the call. California State Military… Dec 29 17December 29, 2017Article at U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
California Guard Airmen provide critical communication support to wildfire evacueesA Mobile Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) from the California Air National Guard's 163d Attack Wing at March Air Reserve Base, is set up at Napa Valley College in Napa, California, to provide communications support to victims of the Northern… Oct 17 17October 17, 2017Article at National Guard
