NJ National Guard

Official New Jersey National Guard Twitter account: news and updates about our Soldiers and Airmen around the state. (Following does not=endorsement)

[National Guard @USNationalGuard]

Congratulations, Master Sgt. Jason Harden! The @NJNationalGuard Airman was awarded the prestigious @AirNatlGuard Chaplain Corps Minuteman Award for 2025, recognizing his exceptional service providing immediate care to the families and teammates of two Guardsmen who were shot in D.C. in November. https://t.co/mGAfHznwl2

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

The New Jersey Air National Guard’s 108th Wing’s Tech. Sgt. Christopher J. Langill earned his commission through the Security Forces Direct Commissioning Program, becoming the first NJANG Defender to commission through this pathway.
📸Mark C. Olsen
#WingWednesday
@AirNatlGuard

[U.S. Embassy Tirana @USEmbassyTirana]

This is the fifth year of Operation: Eagle Strike – an annual joint training exercise bringing together officer candidates from the New Jersey Army National Guard and officer cadets of the Albanian Armed Forces Academy to build lethality and interoperability among tomorrow’s leaders of our Allied forces.

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[U.S. Embassy Tirana @USEmbassyTirana]

From conducting ambushes and reacting to contact, to assaulting fortified bunkers and countering enemy ambushes, the New Jersey Army National Guard and the Albanian Armed Forces are conducting a joint training exercise in Rreth Greth this week. This training exercise sharpens tactical skills while building readiness, teamwork, and battlefield effectiveness.

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[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of Military Affairs, NJDMA, and Brig. Gen. Arthur C. Roscoe Jr., the Deputy Adjutant General, met with NJ Senators and State Assembly members at the State House in Trenton, March 23.

[National Guard @USNationalGuard]

“It always feels special to be a ‘first,’ but more importantly it highlights the hard-working men and women of the Air National Guard and their contributions to the fight. Without these amazing Airmen, nothing we do in the air would be possible. ”

[Air National Guard @AirNatlGuard]

.@NJNationalGuard Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson is the first Air National Guard pilot to earn the Anthony C. Shine Award.

Learn how Rebel is carrying forward Lt. Col. Shine's legacy of superior leadership, exceptional flying, and community involvement:
https://t.co/yEDu9B2Qok

[Gen. Steven Nordhaus @ChiefNGB]

Proud moment for our Air National Guard! Congrats, Rebel & the entire 177th Wing team!

[Air National Guard @AirNatlGuard]

.@NJNationalGuard Lt. Col. Eric "Rebel" Emerson, F-16 pilot, 177th Fighter Wing, made history as the first Guard Airman to earn the Anthony C. Shine Award.

The annual @usairforce award honors Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine, an A-7 Corsair pilot who went MIA during the Vietnam War.

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

@NJNationalGuard held a farewell ceremony for the Soldiers with the 350th Finance Company, 42nd Regional Support Group.
The 350th will play a crucial role in financial operations while deployed in support of
@CENTCOM
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.

[U.S. Embassy Tirana @USEmbassyTirana]

Hear from U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Bennett on how Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians safely neutralize munitions and how the Albanian Army soldiers practice these procedures at an explosives range in Albania. 💥 

@US_EUCOM

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

The @NJNationalGuard 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team are featured in this month’s SITREP!

[National Guard @USNationalGuard]

This Month in the National Guard: Guardsmen support Winter Storm Fern Response in 15 states, welcoming a new partner in the State Partnership Program, National Guardsmen from six states prepare to deploy overseas together and more.

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

Brig. Gen. Arthur C. Roscoe Jr., Deputy Adjutant General of New Jersey, along with representatives from DRG Architects, Epic Management, and @NJNationalGuard Soldiers, break ground for a $22.9 million, 46,000 square foot Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Vineland, Feb. 5.

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

U.S. Army Soldiers with the 44th IBCT train Albanian Armed Forces’ soldiers on the Call For Fire Trainer @jointbasemdl Jan. 29. The @NJNationalGuard #StatePartnershipProgram with the Republic of Albania, is one of the oldest SPP relationships in the nation.
@USEmbassyTirana

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

Airmen with the 177th Fighter Wing, @NJNational Guard returned from a deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan, affirming the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Welcome back Jersey Devils🤘

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, center, and Lt. Col. Ismael Soler Jr., commander, 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team, @NJNationalGuard, right, cut the ribbon for the 21st WMD-CST Ready Building @JBMDL, Jan. 21.
📷Mark C. Olsen

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

U.S. Army Soldiers and Air Force Airmen with the @NJNationalGuard 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team performed joint agency training with the @FBI in Linden, Jan. 15 in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium. 📷Mark C. Olsen

[National Guard @USNationalGuard]

Three years ago, @NJNationalGuard Spc. Sanaa Drinks survived a drive-by shooting, crediting her survival to her military training. After working hard to recover and remain in uniform, she hopes to inspire others. https://t.co/GAh7QaryVT

[Air National Guard @AirNatlGuard]

Join us in congratulating @NJNationalGuard Tech. Sgt. Fralick!

Following a fiscal year in which nearly 12,000 Airmen joined the Air National Guard, Fralick was recognized alongside other Joint recruiters by @SecWar at a Recruiting Excellence Forum.

🔗https://t.co/FiEC919CTC

[NJ National Guard @NJNationalGuard]

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