Video by 1st Sgt. Jason Everett | Joint Force Headquarters - Iowa National Guard | 09.20.2025
The Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance, a traveling memorial, came to Iowa for the first time in its history, with a ceremony held in Solon, Iowa, Sept. 20, 2025. The wall bears the names of more than 10,000 service members who gave their lives in the fight against terrorism, including 99 Iowans, some of whom were members of the Iowa National Guard. A UH-72 Lakota from Detachment 1,......
Courtesy Video | DoW Office for Small Business Innovation | 09.18.2025
This event will help attendees gain insight into DoW priorities and how their innovations may align, understand the structure of the DoW SBIR/STTR program, and take away actionable tips to strengthen their proposals and improve their chances of selection. It features DoW Office for Small Business Innovation Director Gina Sims....
Video by 1st Sgt. Jason Everett | Joint Force Headquarters - Iowa National Guard | 09.04.2025
Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers supported the Five Seasons Stand Down event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 4, 2025. Medics from the 294th Medical Company Area Support, Staff Sgt. Matthew Hickenbottom and Spc. Meghan Casey, provided medical care to attendees, while Sgt. Aaron Graber of the 34th Army Band performed the national anthem. The Five Seasons Stand Down is an annual community event......
Video by 1st Sgt. Jason Everett | Joint Force Headquarters - Iowa National Guard | 07.25.2025
The Band 42 Romeo of the 34th Army Band, 67th Troop Command, Iowa National Guard, performed on the main stage at RAGBRAI in Oelwein, Iowa, July 25, 2025. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is a weeklong cycling event that draws thousands of riders and spectators from across the country. (U.S. Army National Guard B-Roll package by 1st Sgt. Jason Everett)...
Video by 1st Sgt. Jason Everett and Spc. Armani Wilson | Joint Force Headquarters - Iowa National Guard | 07.24.2025
Iowa National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported the opening days of RAGBRAI 2025 with a KC-135R Stratotanker flyover from the 185th Air Refueling Wing, remarks from Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Moeller, and a howitzer volley by the 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery during the opening ceremony in Orange City, Iowa, July 19, 2025. As the ride progressed, Soldiers from Alpha Company, 248th......
Video by 1st Sgt. Jason Everett, Staff Sgt. Annalise Guckenberger, Spc. Diana Nguyen and Sgt. Matthew Tudor | 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 06.10.2025
This B-roll and interview package includes interviews with Brig. Gen. Derek Adams, Iowa National Guard Land Component Commander and senior trainer for Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation 25-08, and Col. Tony Smithhart, commander of the Iowa National Guard’s 734th Regional Support Group. Additional footage shows Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers training during JRTC rotation......
Video by Sgt. Matthew Tudor | 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 06.10.2025
Soldiers conduct aircraft loading and unloading drills from U.S. Army helicopters in preparation for entering the training area known as “the box” at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La., June 10, 2025. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment (Assault Helicopter Battalion), Iowa Army National Guard, and CH-47 Chinook......
Video by Staff Sgt. John Johnson | 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard | 06.08.2025
185th ARW hosts a formal change of command ceremony for wing command.