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Official account of the Iowa National Guard | Facebook & IG @IowaNationalGuard • Flickr: IANationalGuard • Follows, RTs & likes ≠ endorsement | #AlwaysReady
Johnston, Iowa
Joined June 2012
Family Services: 515-252-4776 Education Office: 515-252-4468 Jobs/Human Resources Office: 515-334-2881 Iowa National Guard Help Desk: 515-252-4582
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The Iowa National Guard app and website are undergoing scheduled maintenance, which may cause temporary interruptions. If you need immediate support during this time, please reach out using the contacts listed below.
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There is a lapse of appropriations and there will be limited updates from this page.
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The 34th Army Band is looking forward to marching on the Grand Concourse once again for the Iowa State Fair’s Veterans Day Parade! 🇺🇸 🥁 @IowaNatGuard @IowaStateFair
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JRTC 25-08 was a game changer for the @IowaNatGuard. Conducting realistic training in joint environments, they tackled combat scenarios including electronic warfare and disrupted communications.
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We mourn the loss of Spc. Marin Rose, honored July 10 in Fort Madison. A proud Soldier and student, he served with the 1133rd Trans. Co. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
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Nearly 80 years after he was lost in WWII, Iowa native Cpl. Melvin Huff has returned home. The Iowa National Guard proudly rendered honors. 🇺🇸 Welcome home.
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Today, the 71st CST trained aboard a @ridedart bus. Hazmat suits, summer heat, and real-world training scenarios keep the Iowa National Guard #AlwaysReady for state and nation.
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🎶 We’re one week out! 🎶 Join us next Tuesday, July 1, as the @34thArmyBand kicks off the Iowa National Guard’s Summer Concert Series and sets the tone for your 4th of July week! 🇺🇸 All the details: https://t.co/UEgJJNHBRr
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Major General Stephen Osborn and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ralan Hill met with President @VjosaOsmaniPRKS to discuss continued cooperation between the @IowaNatGuard and Kosovo. The visit underscored joint efforts to improve interoperability, highlighted training activities
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Some of our greatest moments in service happen right here at home. May 18, Maj. (P) Provateare took command of the 109th MMB from Lt. Col. Barton at Kinnick Stadium—just steps from where many of its Soldiers trained. Across the ranks, our service members carry deep ties to Iowa.
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🚨 UPDATE: Due to budget constraints, the Iowa National Guard’s 2025 Trench Run has been cancelled; refund processing is underway through Race Roster, and participants will be contacted directly. Thank you for understanding.
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The Iowa National Guard will host a blood drive at Camp Dodge, May 16–17, in honor of Evan Shroyer, son and grandson of former Iowa Guardsmen, who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. We invite all eligible donors to join us in making a life-saving impact.
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✂️ What a milestone! Today, we cut the ribbon on the Iowa National Guard’s newest Readiness Center in West Des Moines — a modern space built to support our mission, community, and Soldiers who call it home. #AlwaysReady
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✍️👏Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 117 & 118 into law, expanding Iowa National Guard education benefits through the INGSS program—supporting short-term credentials, full tuition coverage & long-term readiness. #IANG #INGSS #AlwaysReady
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ICYMI: An MQ-9 Reaper from the 119th Wing, ND ANG, landed at the 132d Wing in Des Moines during an Iowa ESGR event. Employers saw firsthand how the 132d Wing supports global intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike missions. #MQ9 #132dWing #AlwaysReady
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🌍 The Earth gives us more than something to defend—it gives us a place to train. On Earth Day, we’re grateful for every mile, every hill, and every breath of fresh air that helps us stay fit to fight. #EarthDay #AlwaysReady
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Thank you to the members of the Kosovo Security Force and the @IowaNatGuard for their visit and continued dedication. The cooperation between the KSF and the Iowa National Guard is one of the main pillars of the strong and multifaceted partnership between the Republic of Kosovo
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⚡️Heavy lift, light work An Iowa Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew conducts sling load training as the sun sets. Sling load operations keep us ready, responsive, and lethal—able to move critical equipment wherever the fight takes us. #AlwaysReady 📷: Spc. Bryan Baisley
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🚨 You asked, we listened. Introducing the newest addition to the MRE lineup—a mission-ready recipe designed to keep our troops fueled, focused, and formidable. ⚡️ …Okay, not really. It’s April Fools’ Day! 😉
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