Members of the Wyoming National Guard give shoutouts to their spouse in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the Wyoming National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, Wyoming, on May 9, 2025. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas)
After days of physical and mental challenges, the Wyoming Army National Guard named its top Soldiers during the 2025 Best Warrior Competition held April 10–14 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center.
Sgt. Chet Slater earned the title of Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and Spc. Jacob Hicks was named Soldier of the Year. Both will advance to represent Wyoming at the regional Best Warrior Competition later this year, competing against...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Melissa Mendez has always believed in the power of people. As a first sergeant with the 153rd Security Forces Squadron in the Wyoming Air National Guard, she takes pride in her role as a mentor, coach, and advocate for her Airmen.
But Mendez isn’t just a leader in uniform. Off-duty, she serves as a Wyoming National Guard primary prevention specialist, a role focused on addressing issues before they escalate and creating...
