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New Jersey is going to Nationals for the second straight year!Amazing job to both Spc. Roman Florio and Staff Sgt. Taj L...
06/18/2026

New Jersey is going to Nationals for the second straight year!

Amazing job to both Spc. Roman Florio and Staff Sgt. Taj Lumanog representing New Jersey at the Region I Best Warrior Competition hosted by the Rhode Island National Guard

Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Taj Lumanog on winning the Region I Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year!

And to all this year's competitors congratulations!

The 2026 Region I Best Warrior Competition brought together the National Guard's top Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont for a week of intense competition.
Throughout the week, competitors were tested across a variety of physically and mentally demanding events designed to evaluate endurance, tactical proficiency, warrior skills, and resilience. Each competitor represented their state with professionalism, pride, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to Class 61!For photos from the graduation: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWUjE is a transformational, highly ...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to Class 61!

For photos from the graduation: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWUjE

is a transformational, highly disciplined 22-week residential program that integrates opportunities to further develop Cadets' physical, social, and intellectual abilities. For more information, visit www.njyca.org or call (800) 997-5587.

On June 15, Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the Department of Military...
06/17/2026

On June 15, Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the Department of Military Affairs, honored Paul Robbins at the Battleship New Jersey. Mr. Robbins is believed to be one of the last known WWII Veteran of the USS New Jersey and recently celebrated his 101st birthday.

Thank you, Paul for your service and for sharing your legacy.

Battleship New Jersey

This Wednesday, we’re highlighting Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Comba...
06/17/2026

This Wednesday, we’re highlighting Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, who visited the New Jersey Air National Guard base in Egg Harbor Township on June 12, 2026. The Soldiers toured the 177th Fighter Wing to learn about the wing’s mission, equipment, and sister service capabilities.

Following the tour, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph D. Grillo administered the Oath of Enlistment to reenlisting Soldiers, marking a meaningful moment for the battalion and the New Jersey National Guard.

Check back next week for more !

 

📸 by U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Sean M. Leonard

More Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWGRh

Rise N Shine!Last month, instructors with the 1st Battalion, 254th Regiment, alongside New Jersey and New York Officer C...
06/16/2026

Rise N Shine!
Last month, instructors with the 1st Battalion, 254th Regiment, alongside New Jersey and New York Officer Candidates trained alongside Cadets from the Albanian Armed Forces Military Academy in a joint training exercise in Rreth Greth, Albania.

From conducting ambushes and reacting to contact, to assaulting fortified bunkers and countering enemy ambushes, this training exercise sharpens tactical skills while building readiness, teamwork, and battlefield effectiveness.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the New Jersey National Guard and the Republic of Albania.
📸Sgt. Michael Hayes

The New Jersey National Guard held a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the ...
06/11/2026

The New Jersey National Guard held a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the New Jersey National Guard and the Republic of Albania at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, June 10, 2026. Established in 2001, the partnership has completed more than 500 joint engagements in military training, civil support, and interagency cooperation, strengthening ties between the New Jersey National Guard, the Albanian Armed Forces, and the Albanian‑American community. The ceremony featured New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill; Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey; Albanian Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi; and Lt. Gen. Arben Kingji, Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces. The State Partnership Program, administered by the National Guard Bureau, pairs state National Guards with partner nations to build enduring, mutually beneficial security relationships.

More Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWnWB

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The New Jersey National Guard welcomed the Albanian Armed Forces delegation to New Jersey from June 8 to June 10, 2026, ...
06/10/2026

The New Jersey National Guard welcomed the Albanian Armed Forces delegation to New Jersey from June 8 to June 10, 2026, as part of engagements leading up to the 25th‑anniversary observance of the New Jersey National Guard’s partnership with the Republic of Albania under the State Partnership Program. The delegation included Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi, Ambassador Ervin Bushati, Lt. Gen. Arben Kingji, Chief of the General Staff, and Command Sergeant Major Mustafa Kucuku.

During the visit, the delegation met with Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, visited the New Jersey State House and met with Governor Mikie Sherrill, and completed a UH‑60 Black Hawk flight. The group additionally met with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Office of Strategic Defense Investment to discuss opportunities for collaboration with New Jersey’s defense‑related industries.

The visit underscored the enduring cooperation and shared commitment between the Republic of Albania and the New Jersey National Guard under the State Partnership Program.

More Photos: https://flic.kr/ps/Z9DSC

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Change of Responsibility!U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Paul J. Greenberg relinquished responsibility of the 57th Troop Com...
06/09/2026

Change of Responsibility!

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Paul J. Greenberg relinquished responsibility of the 57th Troop Command to Command Sgt. Maj. Dean C. Hughes during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Joint Training and Training Development Center, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 7, 2026.

Congratulations to both Command Sergeants Major Hughes and Greenberg !

More photos: https://flic.kr/ps/Z9DSC

📸 U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Willaim Dienes

Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D‑Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. In one of the largest amphib...
06/06/2026

Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D‑Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. In one of the largest amphibious assaults in history, Allied forces fought through fortified beaches to begin the liberation of Western Europe.

The victory came at an immense cost. The courage and sacrifice of those who landed on Normandy’s shores continue to shape the freedoms we uphold and the values we defend.

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📸 by Coast Guard Chief Photographer’s Mate Robert F. Sargent & Courtesy of the National WWII Museum

06/03/2026

DMA Monthly: May 2026
Presented by Kristina Tossas, Public Affairs Specialist, NJDMA

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