Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 06.01.2023
The Fitness Improvement Program is a Connecticut Army National Guard program designed to improve wellness and enhance the readiness of the organization’s soldiers. U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jeremy Slen and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ashton Christopher describe the program and the benefits it brings the soldier....
Story by Airman Emme Drummond | 103rd Airlift Wing, Bradley Air National Guard Base | 04.12.2023
The 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Air National Guard Base is using computer-generated imagery (CGI) to enhance readiness....
Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 02.27.2023
In late 1863, during the height of the American Civil War, Connecticut formed its first African-American Infantry Regiment. The unit, the 29th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, would deploy to the South, fighting in multiple engagements with distinction, even becoming the first Union troops to enter the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. The unit would serve for the duration of......
Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 12.12.2022
For many, closing a chapter in their life entails a party, a celebration, maybe a cake or a night out with friends for drinks. Some favor something more private, maybe a solo trip across Europe or a period of staying home to decompress and to prepare for what’s next. For U.S. Army Maj. (ret.) Rick Marshall, conquering the Pacific Crest Trail, a 5 month, 2,650-mile-long trek across multiple......
Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 09.01.2022
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, the Connecticut Adjutant General, and members of Joint Forces Headquarters, Connecticut Army National Guard, visit Montevideo, Uruguay, to strengthen bonds with partners in the Uruguayan Armed Forces....
Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 05.26.2022
U.S. Army Col. David Pickel, 143rd Regional Support Group, Connecticut Army National Guard, gifted his shoulder sleeve insignia to Korean War veteran U.S. Army Pfc. Richard Kurtz, 13th Ranger Company, 43rd Infantry Division (Retired) bridging the past between the legacy of the 43rd ID and the 143rd RSG during a brief ceremony at the West Suffield, CT VFW on Thursday, May 19, 2022....
Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 03.10.2022
In 1861, during the American Civil War, a regiment comprised of mainly Irish American volunteers would be formed in Connecticut. These men, soldiers of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, also known as the Irish Volunteers, would change the public perception of Irish Americans at home and fight fiercely to preserve the Union during their campaign....
Story by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello | 130th Public Affairs Detachment | 02.18.2022
Connecticut National Guard soldiers of the 143rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion have recently become part of the Contingency Response Force. 2nd Lt. Oliver Simon, the battalion military intelligence officer, explains how the unit has been preparing to take on this mission....
