Oregon National Guard - Oregon Military Department

Oregon National Guard - Oregon Military Department Welcome to the official page for the Oregon National Guard. Oregon's 8,000+ men and women. Your Service of Choice! We are Oregon.

We are a ready force equipped and trained to respond to any contingency. Citizen-Warriors serving our communities, our State and our Nation. The Oregon National Guard has a long tradition and history dating back to 1843. The National Guard is found in both the United States Constitution and the Oregon Constitution. The tradition and history of the Oregon National Guard was grounded on the basis of

its mission statement; “A ready force equipped and trained to respond to any contingency. When we are needed, we are there.” The Oregon Military Department’s purpose is to administer, house, equip and train the Oregon National Guard – a ready force to support the Governor during unrest or natural disaster and as a reserve force to the United States Air Force and the United States Army. Welcome to the Oregon Military Department, The Joint Force Headquarters of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard. Vision:
The Oregon National Guard is a Ready, Professional Militia dedicated to the highest quality service to our State, Nation, and Community. We are Soldiers, Airmen, Employees and Families adding value to America. Patriots leading the way into the Future. The content of this profile and the contents contained herein are authorized for public use by other parties, but may not be used in commercial gain or in any endorsement of a commercial product or service.

Photo highlights: An Oregon Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk crew with Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation,...
08/12/2026

Photo highlights: An Oregon Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk crew with Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation, flew water bucket missions on the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County, Oregon, August 10, 2026.

An Oregon Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk crew with Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation, flew water bucket missions on the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County, Oregon, Aug. 10, 2026. The crew worked alongside a Cal Fire military helicopter manager and rotated dip sites at Langdon Lake alongs...

From our Air members down in southern Oregon.
08/11/2026

From our Air members down in southern Oregon.

Weekly infographic update on our fire support operations.
08/07/2026

Weekly infographic update on our fire support operations.

Today is Purple Heart Day which is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the ...
08/07/2026

Today is Purple Heart Day which is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield, or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. https://militarybenefits.info/purple-heart-day/

08/05/2026
One of our own got recognized. Congrats to SFC Duane Reno!
08/05/2026

One of our own got recognized. Congrats to SFC Duane Reno!

Congratulations to vocalist SFC Duane Reno on being named the Army Bands Senior NCO of the Year!

SFC Reno’s commitment to excellence represents the very best of the 234th Army Band and the Oregon National Guard.

Please join us in congratulating SFC Reno on this well-deserved achievement!

Oregon’s Own — since 1919.

Photo courtesy of SGT Jacob Jensen

August is Antiterrorism Month, which is designed to raise awareness not only of the threat of terrorism, but also to enc...
08/01/2026

August is Antiterrorism Month, which is designed to raise awareness not only of the threat of terrorism, but also to encourage regular vigilance and communication to report potential threats. Read more:

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Today is the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps birthday. There are commemorative gatherings across the globe held by Army Chaplai...
07/29/2026

Today is the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps birthday. There are commemorative gatherings across the globe held by Army Chaplains, Chaplain Assistants, and other support troops to observe the birthday of the Corps. Read more:

As long as armies have existed, military chaplains have served alongside soldiers, providing for their spiritual needs, working to improve morale, and aiding the wounded. The Bible tells of the […]

Today is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, which is observed each year on July 27th. Read more: https://bit.ly...
07/27/2026

Today is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, which is observed each year on July 27th. Read more: https://bit.ly/3BLU5pe

The Korean War -- often called "The Forgotten War" -- was one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War, representing the global struggle between communist and capitalist ideologies.

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. The day's sole purpose is to remind employers that America's separating vets are r...
07/25/2026

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. The day's sole purpose is to remind employers that America's separating vets are ready, able and willing to work. Learn more about it here:

Every July 25, National Hire a Veteran Day reminds employers what veterans can bring to their businesses.

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