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Montana National Guard Welcome to the Official Facebook Site of the Montana National Guard!

Our intent with this site is to inform and engage Montanans and the nation as a whole about the work of the Montana National Guard, both Army and Air.

🩸 Hero, Party of One — Your Seat Is Ready!Today’s the day, Montana. The American Red Cross Blood Drive is happening now ...
11/05/2026

🩸 Hero, Party of One — Your Seat Is Ready!

Today’s the day, Montana. The American Red Cross Blood Drive is happening now at the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center — and we’re ready for you.

📅 Today — Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 0900–1500 hrs
📍 HAFRC / JFHQ, Fort Harrison
Sponsor Code: MANG

If you didn’t schedule ahead, no problem. Walk‑ins are welcome — stop in and check for open appointment times throughout the day. Even one donation can support trauma patients, cancer treatments, surgeries, and emergency care across the country.

👉 To schedule an appointment (or check availability):
• Red Cross Blood Donor App
• RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor Code: MANG)
• 1‑800‑RED CROSS (733‑2767)

Your donation saves lives. Your seat is ready.

11/04/2026

Citizen Soldiers are always serving in your community.

Matthew Williams, a marketing & development coordinator for the United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area demonstrates how the skills learned through training as a member of the Montana Army National Guard translate directly to skills used in his civilian career.

Video Courtesy of the 103rd Public Affairs Detachment.

One Month Left to Nominate a Military Child of the Year®!Montana, the countdown is on. There’s one month remaining to su...
11/03/2026

One Month Left to Nominate a Military Child of the Year®!

Montana, the countdown is on. There’s one month remaining to submit nominations for Operation Homefront’s 18th Annual Military Child of the Year® Awards — the nation’s premier recognition of exceptional military children ages 13–18.

Each year, one outstanding young person represents the National Guard, and we know Montana’s military kids continue to set the bar with their resilience, leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to their communities across Big Sky Country.

If you know a Montana military child who embodies strength, service, and the spirit of the Guard, now is the time to share their story.

📅 Nominations close December 2, 2025
🔗 Nominate a Montana military child: https://my.operationhomefront.org/mcoy/Nomination

Let’s make sure Montana’s incredible military kids get the recognition they deserve.

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the Montana National Guard!Whether you're patrolling the neighborhood for candy, escorting tiny ...
10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the Montana National Guard!

Whether you're patrolling the neighborhood for candy, escorting tiny superheroes across crosswalks, or defending the last full-size chocolate bar from a late-night raid, we hope you have a fun and safe Halloween weekend.

Remember: The only thing scarier than ghosts and goblins is distracted driving. Keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters, travel safely, and leave the spooky surprises to Halloween.

Stay safe, Montana!

10/31/2026

🔥 Training like they fight. Ready when called.

During their October 2026 Unit Training Assembly at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Soldiers from the 1050th Firefighter Tactical Group put their skills to the test during live-fire structure burn training.

As the unit prepares for future mobilizations, realistic training like this ensures Montana National Guard firefighters remain ready to respond whenever and wherever they're needed.

"Our primary duty is to be a Soldier, but our MOS requires us to be experienced firefighters," said Spc. Eric Wilson. "As a new guy, it's great to get everybody up to speed and sharpen our skills."

The heat was real. The mission was clear. Readiness starts in training.

🎥 Video captured and produced by the 103rd Public Affairs Detachment.

🇺🇸 Promotion Congratulations! 🇺🇸The 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion proudly congratulates SFC Rylee Gannon an...
10/30/2026

🇺🇸 Promotion Congratulations! 🇺🇸

The 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion proudly congratulates SFC Rylee Gannon and SFC Jacob Haverkorn on their promotion from Staff Sergeant to Sergeant First Class during a ceremony held at the Kalispell Armed Forces Reserve Center on October 24, 2026.

Army promotions are based on potential, not just past performance, and these promotions reflect the confidence the Army has in their ability to lead Soldiers, accomplish the mission, and shape the next generation of leaders.

Sergeant First Class (E-7) is the first grade of the senior Noncommissioned Officer ranks. Often serving as platoon sergeants or key staff leaders, SFCs are entrusted with mentoring Soldiers and advising commanders while balancing mission success with Soldier welfare.

Congratulations, SFC Gannon and SFC Haverkorn! Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

Lead from the front. The Montana Way.

(Photos by 2LT Victor Perez)

Last week, the Montana Youth Challenge Academy welcomed educators from across the state for a firsthand look at how the ...
10/29/2026

Last week, the Montana Youth Challenge Academy welcomed educators from across the state for a firsthand look at how the academy helps young Montanans build confidence, develop leadership skills and prepare for success.

Educators connected earned about MYCA's mission and experienced Montana Army National Guard aviation in action as part of this unique outreach opportunity.

The event showcased how the Montana Department of Military Affairs, Army National Guard aviation and educators across the state are working together to create opportunities and build brighter futures for Montana's youth.

Investing in Montana's youth. Building stronger futures. The Montana Way.

🩸 One Week Out: Honor Our Heroes — Give BloodWe’re just one week away from the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Hel...
10/29/2026

🩸 One Week Out: Honor Our Heroes — Give Blood

We’re just one week away from the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center. Every donation supports patients facing trauma, surgery, cancer treatments, chronic illness, and emergencies. The need for blood never stops — and your appointment helps ensure a steady, reliable supply for hospitals across the country.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 0900–1500 hrs
📍 HAFRC / JFHQ, Fort Harrison
Sponsor Code: MANG

Scheduling ahead is the best way to keep the drive running smoothly. It helps the Red Cross plan staffing, reduce wait times, and make sure every donor gets in and out efficiently.

👉 Make your appointment:
• Use the Red Cross Blood Donor App
• Visit RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor Code: MANG)
• Call 1‑800‑RED CROSS (733‑2767)

Your donation honors our heroes, strengthens our community, and saves lives — The Montana Way.

On Monday, Soldiers of the 260th Engineer Support Company honored a defining moment in their careers during the unit’s N...
10/29/2026

On Monday, Soldiers of the 260th Engineer Support Company honored a defining moment in their careers during the unit’s Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Fort Harrison.

This time‑honored rite of passage welcomed newly promoted Sergeants into the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers — the “Backbone of the Army.” Each inductee crossed the NCO arch, received their NCO Charge, Blue Book, and recited the NCO Creed - affirming their commitment to lead with professionalism, discipline, and integrity.

These Soldiers have embraced the responsibility of caring for their troops, upholding the Army standards, and exemplifying The Montana Way — leading with grit, humility, and pride in service to our communities and our state.

Please join us in congratulating the newest NCOs of the 260th ESC. Their dedication strengthens our formations and reflects the very best of the Montana National Guard.

To the Soldiers, Airmen, and Civilians of the National GuardInnovation is central to our readiness and ability to fight ...
10/28/2026

To the Soldiers, Airmen, and Civilians of the National Guard

Innovation is central to our readiness and ability to fight and win. The best ideas come directly from the field, where our Citizen-Warriors see challenges firsthand and refuse to accept the status quo. Many of you identify challenges through your civilian expertise and bring practical solutions back to your formations. We are fully committed to empowering bottom-up innovation at every level of our organization to ensure we remain an elite, lethal, and combat-ready force.

Innovation begins with you. Every Soldier, Airman, and Civilian across our formation plays a vital role. We established pathways to ensure your ideas are heard. ANG members can advance wing- and State-level concepts through local Wing Spark Cells and the ARCWERX network. ARNG members can use the newly established ARGWERX and State programs to develop, test, and scale promising ideas from the field. Additionally, you can submit innovative solutions directly through your State Innovation Officer, or to the National Guard Bureau J8 Innovation Team via our official website https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/J-8/Innovation/.

These channels move your concepts from the drawing board to prototyping, funding, and fielding. We are already seeing the power of these collaborations through our recent Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies awards—delivering an advanced satellite-based communications suite and a $14.7 million Forward Operations Resilient Grid & Energy Environment microgrid system—as well as our expanded partnerships with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and a growing Innovation Forum that connects our States, universities, and industry into a unified and disruptive innovation community.

As always, our greatest strategic advantage is our people— your civilian expertise, professional discipline, and operational experience. Together, we will continue strengthening our formations, supporting our communities, and ensuring the National Guard remains Always Ready, Always There.

Sincerely,

John T. Raines Steven S. Nordhaus
Senior Enlisted Advisor, U.S. Army General, U.S. Air Force
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, Chief, National Guard Bureau

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