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Congratulations on your promotion CW5 Scarlett Bernier! Last week, Bernier was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Off...
06/15/2026

Congratulations on your promotion CW5 Scarlett Bernier! Last week, Bernier was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 in front of her family, friends, and fellow service members during a ceremony held at the 117th Regional Training Institute in Smyrna.

For the past several years, CW5 Bernier has served as the Education and Incentives Office Branch Chief for the Tennessee National Guard.

Congratulations and well deserved!

(Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Cordeiro and Staff Sgt. Matthew Brown)

Today, members of the Tennessee Military Department gathered at Joint Force Headquarters to celebrate the United States ...
06/12/2026

Today, members of the Tennessee Military Department gathered at Joint Force Headquarters to celebrate the United States Army’s 251st Birthday. The U.S. Army was officially established on June 14, 1775 and will turn 251 years old on Sunday.

Sgt. First Class (Ret.) Joseph James, known as "The Unbreakable Veteran,” was the special guest speaker. Sgt. First Class James is a highly decorated Forward Observer who survived a life-changing IED attack and shared his powerful story of resilience, perspective, and personal transformation.

The Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders and Titans’ mascot T-Rac also made a special guest appearance to help us celebrate this birthday milestone.

Brig. Gen. Mark Tyndall, Director of the Joint Staff, hosted the birthday celebration and cake cutting ceremony to honor the long history of the U.S. Army. It is customary that the oldest and youngest service members in attendance be given the honor of cutting the cake with a ceremonial saber. Lunch from Mission BBQ was also generously provided by The Gary Sinise Foundation.

Happy Birthday to the United States Army!

(Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Mathieu Perry)

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion participated in a flood rescue t...
06/10/2026

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion participated in a flood rescue training exercise with local emergency responders in Putnam County, conducting hoist operations from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Exercises like these help ensure seamless coordination between the Tennessee National Guard and local agencies during emergencies, strengthening our ability to support communities across the state when disaster strikes.

📸: Tyler Smith, Filip Bynum

The Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment (MBCT) conducted a change of command ceremony at West High School’...
06/08/2026

The Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment (MBCT) conducted a change of command ceremony at West High School’s football field, in Knoxville, on Sunday, June 7.

Brig. Gen. Steven Turner, Tennessee’s Assistant Adjutant General–Army, presided over the ceremony where Col. Donny Hebel, the current 278th commander and Nashville native, relinquished command to Col. Thomas “TJ” Foley, who resides in Spring Hill. Hebel was the 17th commander of the regiment.

Taking command in March 2024, Hebel placed heavy emphasis on readiness and ensuring Solders were trained, equipped, and ready to meet any contingency. Over the next two years, he and his staff supported numerous domestic emergencies, conducted a large-scale training mission in Fort Hood, Texas, deployed over 600 Guardsmen to support the Memphis Safe Task Force, and deployed over 1,100 Guardsmen in three rotations to Kuwait and Germany.

Foley, who has 28 years of military service, was recently the Deputy Chief of Staff–Operations at the Tennessee National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville. Since commissioning through the Arkansas State University ROTC program as an infantry officer, he has served in many key positions including infantry platoon leader, infantry company commander, squadron commander, operations and executive officer for the 278th, and Tennessee’s Deputy G-3. He has also completed four overseas deployments, two of which were to Iraq with Arkansas’ 39th Infantry Brigade and the 278th in 2004 and 2010 respectively.

The 278th Cavalry Regiment was recently selected and is currently transforming into a Mobile Brigade Combat Team, aligning with the U.S. Army’s new transformation initiatives. Formerly an Armored Brigade Combat Team, the 278th is now primarily infantry and is lighter, faster, and more lethal, utilizing new technologies and systems such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle, Unmanned Aerial Systems, extended-range precision weapons, and Electronic Warfare systems. Foley will be the first commander of this new organizational structure and will complete the 278th transformation.

The 278th’s units are stationed throughout Tennessee with regimental headquarters in Knoxville and battalion headquarters in Cookeville, Henderson, and Lebanon.

Full story here: https://www.tn.gov/military/news/2026/6/7/thomas-foley-takes-command-of-the-278th-cavalry-regiment-.html

(Photos by Sgt. Casandra Marrero and Spc. Alijah Habana)

A piece of America's story stopped in Tennessee this past week. 🇺🇸On May 27, Tennessee National Guard Soldiers and Airme...
06/03/2026

A piece of America's story stopped in Tennessee this past week. 🇺🇸

On May 27, Tennessee National Guard Soldiers and Airmen welcomed the America 250 Flag Sojourn to Berry Field in Nashville alongside Tennessee America 250 representatives and Tennessee State Museum staff.

As the flag continues its journey across the nation, each stop serves as a reminder of the people, places, and institutions helping carry America's story forward ahead of our nation's 250th anniversary.

The Flag Sojourn made a meaningful stop in Tennessee. 🇺🇸

On May 27, the flag was received at the Tennessee Air National Guard’s Berry Field in Nashville by the Tennessee Department of Military, Tennessee America 250 staff and Tennessee State Museum staff.

As the flag continues its journey across the country, each stop serves as a reminder of the people, places and institutions helping carry America’s story forward ahead of our nation’s 250th anniversary.

We care about the communities we serve, because they are the same communities that we call home. The Tennessee National ...
06/03/2026

We care about the communities we serve, because they are the same communities that we call home.

The Tennessee National Guard continues to operate as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force. We are proud to serve alongside local partners to help make Memphis a safer place for all.

(Photos by U.S. Air Force Airman Tiffany Brooks)

On Wednesday, June 3, a multi-agency exercise is scheduled at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. The Tennessee National Guar...
06/01/2026

On Wednesday, June 3, a multi-agency exercise is scheduled at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.
The Tennessee National Guard's 45th Civil Support Team, alongside local first responders, will take part in the exercise, which will simulate an incident involving hazardous materials in a stadium setting.

The Chattanooga Fire Department, in partnership with the Tennessee National Guard and other local, state and federal agencies, will host a full-scale drill at Finley Stadium on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The training exercise will get underway at 8 AM so citizens can expect to see emergency vehicles and personnel in the area for several hours. It will simulate an incident involving hazardous materials in a stadium setting where thousands of people would gather.

The 45th Civil Support Team (CST) with the Tennessee National Guard will be involved in the training event. Their core mission is to identify nuclear, biological, and chemical agents, assess hazards, and provide immediate medical and technical support during Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or hazardous material incidents.

The CFD’s Type 1 Hazmat Team, the Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, and the FBI will also participate in the Joint Hazardous Assessment Team (JHAT) Exercise.

To protect the safety and security of first responders and military personnel and the tactics used during hazmat responses, this training event will not be open to the media. No photos, videos, or drones will be allowed. Thank you for your understanding, support, and cooperation.

06/01/2026

Happy Statehood Day, Tennessee!

For 230 years, Tennessee has led as a frontier for innovation, freedom & opportunity.

As our nation celebrates 250 years, we reflect on our part in America’s story & have great hope for the future. 🇺🇸

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment (MBCT) and the 1-117th Military Police Battalion (RT...
05/29/2026

Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment (MBCT) and the 1-117th Military Police Battalion (RTI) recently partnered with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team at Fort Indiantown Gap to train on the PDW C100 unmanned aircraft system. The system is being fielded to newly established Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company unmanned aircraft system platoons and will enhance their intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

📷: Sgt. Kayden Bedwell

Strong partnerships build stronger communities.The Tennessee National Guard is proud to stand alongside local, state, an...
05/27/2026

Strong partnerships build stronger communities.

The Tennessee National Guard is proud to stand alongside local, state, and federal partners as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Through teamwork, coordination, and a shared commitment to keeping Memphis safe, we continue working together to support the people of Memphis, and to strengthen the communities we serve.

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