Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Ben Corell says 250 Iowa Guard soldiers and airmen are being deployed to Washington, D.C. to provide security for next week's inauguration. "The goal is to get them on the ground, out in the national Capitol region, by this weekend," Corell said late this … [Read more...]
Veterans are celebrated in events across Iowa and the country
Veteran's Day ceremonies were held across the state today, including an online ceremony hosted by the Ames Patriotic Council. Colonel Michael Wunn of the Iowa Army National Guard was the featured speaker. "We commemorate Veteran's Day on November 11th in honor of all those who have served our … [Read more...]
Le Mars Iowa National Guard unit recognized as they prepare to deploy
Morning sunshine illuminated the stars and stripes early today as a group of citizen-soldiers from northwest Iowa prepared to head overseas. Sheldon fire and ambulance crews were set up on top of the Country Club Road overpass above Highway 60 Monday morning to display their appreciation for a Le … [Read more...]
Iowa Army and Air Guard units team up for western Iowa Task Force
Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen stationed in northwest Iowa are joining forces to be ready to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Soldiers from the Army National Guard's 2nd Brigade 34th Infantry Combat Team are joining airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing to establish Joint Task … [Read more...]
Le Mars, Johnston National Guard soldiers called to active duty
A second group of Iowa National Guard soldiers is now preparing for federal duty. The Iowa National Guard says Troop C, 1st Squadron of the 113th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division has received deployment orders for Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. Africa … [Read more...]
Osceola native takes top post with 185th Air Guard in Sioux City
An Osceola native is taking over as the new Mission Support Group Commander of Sioux 185th Air National Guard Refueling Wing. Colonel Sonya Finch was sworn in Saturday to lead the largest of four groups that comprise the 185th. Colonel Finch has spent her entire military career in the Iowa … [Read more...]
Iowa National Guard’s famed Ironman Battalion called to federal duty
The first group of what is anticipated to be more than 2,000 Iowa National Guard soldiers activated for federal duty have been notified. Iowa National Guard spokesman, Colonel Mike Wunn, says this group has a long history of service. "The 133 Ironman Battalion as we refer to it -- it has a very … [Read more...]
Iowa Guard seeks $5.5 million in state spending for new armory
Iowa National Guard officials are asking legislators to set aside $5.5 million over the next three years for a new armory in central Iowa. "It would be one of our traditional armories where we have a large drill floor, classroom facilities," says Colonel John J. Perkins, the construction and … [Read more...]
Iowa National Guard to review facilities, closings possible
The new leader of the Iowa National Guard says his plan for the future includes taking a tough look at how they will spend their funds on facilities. Major General Ben Corell spoke about the issue in his address to the Iowa Legislature Thursday. "Just as critical to having the right force … [Read more...]
Thousands of Iowa National Guard troops to be deployed later this year
The leader of the Iowa National Guard, Major General Ben Corell, says a major deployment of Iowa soldiers is coming this year. "Over the past years the number of federal mobilizations have been relatively light. This will change in the next couple of months -- as a number of Iowa Army National … [Read more...]