<br />Indiana National Guard

Indiana National Guard helps feed local community in need during COVID-19 response
April 1, 2020 — FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana National Guardsmen assisted volunteers and faculty at Community Harvest Food Bank here March 27 and 28 to help meet the needs and feed local families. This mission was part of an ongoing state-wide food pantry mission to assist Hoosier families across the state during the COVID-19 crisis response. ... MORE

38th Infantry Soldiers arrive home in the midst of COVID-19
April 1, 2020 — INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Select Indiana National Guardsman with the 38th Infantry Division arrive home Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to Indianapolis after a nine-month deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield.... MORE

Governor Orders Hoosiers to Stay Home in Fight Against COVID-19
March 23, 2020 — Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address today to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.... MORE

Governor’s Office activates Indiana National Guard amid COVID-19 pandemic
March 19, 2020 — Governor Eric Holcomb announced the activation of the Indiana National Guard to support efforts and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic in an executive order he signed Monday. ... MORE

Indiana National Guard Force Health Protection Guidance
March 12, 2020 — Current Situation: In accordance with (IAW) Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and the Army Public Health Center guidance, the Indiana National Guard is closely monitoring the respiratory illness known Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The primary goal is to preserve the ability of our service members to both provide for state and national defense and care for their family members. We encourage all INNG personnel and their families to follow DoD recognized guidelines from the CDC and ISDH for Force Health Protection Guidance. The INNG, IAW CDC and ISDH guidance and updates, focus efforts on communicating the health situation, and educating and safeguarding our military and civilian personnel and family members to prevent widespread outbreaks. Per the CDC, the current health risk at this time is considered low for Indiana. As this situation continues to evolve, accurate and timely information will be updated as it becomes available. Changes to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) levels will reflect CDC & ISDH guidance. Current CDC & ISDH guidance is as follows:... MORE

Indiana National Guard Activates 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade
March 6, 2020 — The Indiana National Guard activated the 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade headquarters in a ceremony held at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Thursday. It is the first SFAB to be activated country-wide in the National Guard, and it joins the five pre-existing SFABs in the active Army. The National Guard’s brigade spans six states with battalions in Indiana, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Florida and Illinois. ... MORE

Indiana’s adjutant general unveils new referral incentive program
March 4, 2020 — Through the Referral Enlistment Program, any citizen 18 years of age or older is eligible to receive compensation for providing the name and contact information of a person who goes on to enlist in either the Army or Air National Guard. ... MORE

Indiana’s 19th CERFP Unit Trains in Alaska for Arctic Eagle 2020
February 28, 2020 — Indiana National Guard 19th CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package wrapped up their portion of Arctic Eagle 2020 in Alaska.... MORE

Joint force exercise expands Indiana National Guard’s arctic capabilities
February 25, 2020 — The Indiana National Guard is participating in joint force exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 in Alaska, alongside numerous civilian and federal agencies with approximately 900 other Air and Army National Guardsmen from 15 states Feb. 20 to March. 7.... MORE

Joint Airborne Operation Enhances Interagency State Capabilities
February 24, 2020 — Indiana Guardsmen joined forces with Ohio, Illinois, and Idaho to conduct static-line non‐tactical airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules at Columbus Airfield Feb. 18-19, 2020. This exercise provided the opportunity to conduct a currency jump and execute joint training with members of Scott Air Force Base, Idaho National Guard, and the Ohio Army Reserve. ... MORE