Iowa National Guard

07/30/2026

🚨 Don't Forget Iowa National Guard Night at the Iowa Cubs is TONIGHT!⚾🇺🇸

Join us as we celebrate the incredible Soldiers, Airmen, families, and friends who make up the Iowa National Guard community!

🎟️ Complimentary tickets will be available for Service Members and their families with a valid military ID at the table by the main gate next to the ticket office, beginning at 5:30 p.m. when the gates open.

📍 Principal Park
⏰ Gates Open: 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ Complimentary tickets for Service Members

We can't wait to see the stands filled with Iowa National Guard pride! Thank you Iowa Cubs

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07/29/2026

Iowa National Guard senior leaders visited veterans at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, on July 24, 2026, recognizing their service and sharing time with the brave men and women who have served our nation. 💪

📸 U.S. Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Annalise Guckenberger

07/28/2026

Senior leaders from the South Carolina National Guard visit the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center, July 27, 2026, while touring Iowa National Guard facilities at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.

Lt. Col. Thomas Karpuk, the Iowa Counterdrug Task Force’s commandant, briefed Maj. Gen. Jeff Jones, South Carolina’s deputy adjutant general; Brig. Gen. Linda Riedel, assistant adjutant general; and Brig. Gen. Chris Hyman, director of the joint staff, on the MCTC’s mission to provide relevant, no-cost training to law enforcement professionals nationwide. The leaders also received an overview of the Iowa Counterdrug Task Force’s operational impact through criminal analysis and Drug Demand Reduction Outreach efforts that strengthen investigations, prevention programs and community partnerships.

Through the service of Iowa Counterdrug Task Force Soldiers and Airmen and the nationwide training delivered by the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center, the Iowa National Guard’s impact extends far beyond state lines.

07/27/2026

🇺🇸 Iowa National Guard Night at the Iowa Cubs is almost here!

Join us this Thursday at Principal Park as we celebrate the incredible Soldiers, Airmen, families, and friends who make up the Iowa National Guard community!

🎟️ Complimentary tickets will be available for Service Members and their families with a valid military ID at a table by the main gate located next to the ticket office beginning at 5:30 p.m. when the gates open.

Come enjoy a great evening of baseball, camaraderie, and recognition as we honor the men and women who serve our state and nation. We hope to see the stands filled with Iowa National Guard pride as we cheer on the Iowa Cubs together!

See you at the ballpark!

07/26/2026

07/25/2026

We ran with the best. 🇺🇸🏃

The Iowa Army National Guard was proud to support the 52nd Annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 Road Race in Davenport, strengthening camaraderie, community partnerships, and physical readiness.

Soldiers from the 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery Regiment competed in the race. Soldiers from the 224th BEB also volunteered at a water station, helping keep thousands of participants hydrated, while Soldiers from the 194th FA welcomed visitors to a static display featuring an M119A3 105 mm howitzer.

Whether competing, volunteering, or engaging with the public, Iowa National Guard Soldiers demonstrated teamwork, service, and their continued commitment to the communities they serve.

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07/24/2026

"Earlville welcomes you!" 🚴🇺🇸

On RAGBRAI's sixth day, water purification specialists from the Muscatine-based 248th Aviation Support Battalion distributed more than 300 gallons of water to 855 riders, while combat medics from the Iowa City-based 109th Multifunctional Medical Battalion provided over-the-counter medical supplies to help keep cyclists on the road.

We're proud to serve Iowa communities and support the people and events that make our state special.

Thank you, Earlville, and thank you, RAGBRAI, for another great day. Riders, stay hydrated, take care of yourselves, and we'll see you tomorrow in Centralia!

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07/24/2026

What a day in Independence! 🚴🇺🇸

The Iowa National Guard was proud to support RAGBRAI LIII with an unforgettable experience for riders and the community.

Throughout the day, the 34th Army Band kept the energy high with live performances while our Soldiers demonstrated the power of the M119A3 Howitzer, firing it every hour. Several community members even had the opportunity to pull the lanyard themselves!!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, listened to the music, learned about the Iowa National Guard, and shared in the excitement. We appreciate the warm welcome from the Indee RAGBRAI community and all the riders making their way across Iowa.

We'll see you down the road as RAGBRAI continues!

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07/23/2026

🎶Come Support the 34th Army Band as they take the stage for INDEPENDENCE RAGBRAI!!!

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07/23/2026

💥COME SEE THE M119A3 HOWITZER FIRE EVERY HOUR STARTING AT 2:30 PM FOR INDEPENDENCE RAGBRAI!!! 💥

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