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Welcome to the official page for The Massachusetts National Guard. Army or the Army National Guard serving within its ranks.

The Massachusetts Army National Guard is proud to have the four oldest organizations in the U.S. The North, South and East Regiments which were formed on December 13, 1636. "If you have information that may be of interest to U.S. Army
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an iSALUTE Suspicious Activity Report . You may also report by telephone at
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10/30/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃
The Massachusetts National Guard had a hauntingly great month.
Read about it here in the newest version of the Minuteman Magazine!

The new Land Component Commander's Command Philosophy: "Rise Up"
Preparing for the Future with UAS training
The 104th Fighter Wing's Combat Readiness Exercise
Paraguay NCOPD
A New Phase for BG "Moon" Halasi-Kun
Norwegian Foot March
Projekt Adler - a new pilot program..and more!

This Magazine is an authorized publication for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Contents of this magazine are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the National Guard Bureau or the Massachusetts National Guard.

10/29/2026

10/21/2026

Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard took part in a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator Course at the 101st Regional Training Institute, Massachusetts National Guard, Camp Edwards, September 19-30, 2026. During their culminating Field Training Exercise, Soldiers conducted recon, attack, and defense lanes while contending with enemy sUAS overhead.

One group moved through the woods at KD range to conduct reconnaissance on opposing forces while managing an active threat overhead.

The defensive team, equipped with sUAS and simulated mu*****ns, launched their drone and a quick reaction force to find and defeat the recon team.

As sUAS technology evolves, these newly trained operators return to their home units equipped to develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures, along with a broader understanding of aerial threats.

Read the full story in the next issue of Minuteman Magazine.

10/20/2026

Last week, members of the Massachusetts National Guard and Massachusetts State Police took part in a training exercise for the Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team. The MA-CIRT is a joint team of the Mass Guard and the Mass State Police that the governor would activate in response to a cyberattack on critical infrastructure, a local municipality, or a school.

During this training exercise, Soldiers, Airmen, and troopers ran through scenarios, refined their operating and reporting procedures, and continued to build the foundation of partnership so we are ready to respond to any cyber threat.

Cyberspace threats grow and change exponentially, and partnerships are critical to our success in and through cyberspace.

10/18/2026

10/14/2026

Way to go Barnestormers!

10/09/2026

Learn about Private Albert Edward Scott of Brookline, Mass., who served with Company H, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th “Yankee” Division during World War I.

On July 23, 1918, during fighting near Trugny Wood in France, Scott remained at his position as an automatic rifleman while his unit faced a German attack. His actions that day would cost him his life and earn him the Distinguished Service Cross.

Albert Edward Scott
Company H, 101st Infantry Regiment
26th “Yankee” Division, A.E.F.
Killed in Action — July 23, 1918

To learn more about Massachusetts National Guard History, visit the Massachusetts National Guard Museum and Archives in Concord, MA.

10/09/2026

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. — Members of the Massachusetts National Guard, family and friends gathered for the change of command ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters on October. 9, 2026, where Land Component Commander Brig. Gen. Richard P. Cipro relinquished command to Brig. Gen Peter E Fiorentino.

Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard presided over the ceremony. The 101st Field Artillery fired a howitzer salute in the field behind Joint Force Headquarters.

Incoming LCC Brig. Gen. Fiorentino recently returned from deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield and major combat operations during Operation Epic Fury, where he served as the Deputy Commanding General of Maneuver, 42nd Infantry Division.

Outgoing LCC Brig. Gen. Cipro was recently assigned as the Commanding General, 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, and he is simultaneously assigned as the Deputy Commanding General - National Guard, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF).

10/09/2026

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