U.S. Army Maj. Carla Thorn's promotion to the rank of major was marked by a special moment as her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Matt Thorn, pinned on her new rank during a ceremony at Camp Rapid, S.D., Dec. 5, 2025. This act symbolized the powerful bond of a military family and a unique partnership that crosses the officer and senior enlisted corps.
Maj. Thorn's promotion is the latest milestone in a career that began in 2007 when she enlisted as a combat medic. Her path to senior leadership highlights a culture of professional development within the South Dakota National Guard, with her assignments including platoon leader, ammunition officer, battalion S-1, operations officer, and culminating in a successful company command. This...
Since the launch of the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have administered Narcan to at least 18 individuals experiencing drug overdoses across the District of Columbia. The lifesaving responses highlight the Guard’s commitment to community safety, with medically trained service members equipped and prepared to act when seconds count. Their efforts reflect the mission’s broader goal of supporting...
Soldiers with the West Virginia National Guard located a missing autistic adult at the Union Station Metro, Washington D.C., Sept. 6, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District.
Metro Police officers in Washington, D.C. apprehended a bank robbery suspect with assistance from Ohio National Guard Soldiers who helped secure the area and support the arrest.
