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Spring Newsletter | 2026

Oregon Guard Peacekeepers return from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula After a nine-month Multinational Force and Observers Mission

In a region marked by volatility and tension, you stood watch. You maintained peace. You prevented violations of that historic treaty.

Governor Tina Kotek Welcomes Home Oregon Guardsmen

Oregon will always have your back, no matter the situation. I appreciate your commitment, courage, and professionalism. Thank you, and welcome home.

Oregon National Guard Joint Senior Leadership Workshop emphasizes organizational goals for 2026

Everyone joined this organization, even if it was just for the money to attend college; they still joined knowing they were going to serve the state and nation.

Oregon Guard youth program brings Month of the Military Child proclamation to Woodburn

We do the proclamations for Month of the Military Child — it's our way of spreading the word that we have children who serve alongside their parents.

Oregon National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment Change of Command Ceremony

This unit has a great history and lineage, and as you transition from 3-116 Armor to the 2nd [Battalion] of the 186th Infantry, you will honor the 116th lineage from World War II and the 2nd Battalion of the 186th Infantry Regiment.

Oregon National Guard Innovation Becomes Army-Wide Standard for MEDEVAC Operations

I'm happy that the legacy we've built in Oregon from Golf Company, 1-189th Aviation, will be represented in this new technology.

A Story About Jets (But Not the Story You’re Thinking)

We’re kind of like in-depth tech support. The flight line pulls a part they think is bad, and we verify that it actually is. If we can fix it, we do. If we can’t, we make sure it gets where it needs to go next.

Pathways to Progress: Oregon Military Department’s Innovative Approach to Warfighting Challenges

There’s a phrase that exists in the United States military that concerns and worries me: ‘Late to need.’ We’re constantly behind when it comes to meeting our needs.

The Oregon National Guard’s 102nd CERFP team takes part in two chemical leak practice drills

It was important to collaborate with other agencies regarding plume monitoring and to allow all our agencies to work together on a designated air monitoring exercise.

Roots run deep: Camp Rilea volunteers restore Neacoxie Creek riparian corridor

If we can protect our resources and keep things as native as possible, that protects our mission.

Oregon Guard women leaders set example through military service and nonprofit work supporting veterans

It’s pretty incredible that the Oregon Military Department has drilling service members in leadership positions who are also nonprofit leaders serving the veteran community.

A Second First Day: An Airman's Fight to Serve

No one here knew how to handle my case because they’d never heard of someone wanting to come back so badly.

AZUWUR - Ole 777 Returns to Oregon

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