A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the National Guard Readiness Center at JointBaseMDL, N.J., Jan. 4. The $16M project, 40k sq. ft. armory provides maintenance operations, equipment storage, classroom training and administration. Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB9dCQ

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have been wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. On #PurpleHeartDay, we remember their courage and resilience, as we are forever grateful as a nation.

Today, more than 300 NJNG Soldiers and Airmen took part in the annual Military Review at the NTC in Sea Girt. Governor Phil Murphy and Col. Yvonne L. Mays presided over the ceremony, a more than 130-year-old tradition that allows the governor as commander-in-chief to review the NJNG.

As National Guardsmen from 18 states continue to support #Helene relief efforts, FloridaNationalGuard members are also preparing for Hurricane #Milton’s anticipated landfall. The National Guard stands Always Ready, Always There to support federal, state and local response efforts.

#AlwaysReady #AlwaysThere! Approximately 80 Soldiers and 30 military vehicles from the 42nd Regional Support Group depart their home station armories today in anticipation of #HurricaneMilton response operations with the FloridaNationalGuard

The NJ National Guard is deploying 80 soldiers and 30 military vehicles to support the emergency response to Hurricane Milton in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Florida. We stand ready to assist them in their time of need. nj.gov/governor/news/…

Today, we gathered at Drumthwacket to honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🇺🇸 You represent the very best of our country. We are eternally thankful.

“It’s about learning from one another and preparing for the future.” The NJ National Guard trained with the Republic of Cyprus's National Guard’s Communication Information Squadron, exchanging best practices in cybersecurity and leadership development. ngpa.us/30812

In alignment with DoDI 5400.17 and #NGB guidance, the NJNG is reviewing existing social media content. Any items which are removed will be noted and archived IAW principles of transparency and information management as detailed in DoDI 5400.17.

Today the Zall Herr football pitch was turned into a runway for drones as soldiers and airmen from the New Jersey National Guard trained alongside the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF).  Used not only for military purposes, these drones can help monitor and contain wild fires.  CDA Van

Rounds downrange. Precision perfected. Leaders built. 💥 Soldiers from Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve forces push their limits at the 1-254th Regional Training Institute's Infantry Advanced Leaders Course. 📸 Sgt. Seth Cohen, NJ National Guard

It was my immense honor to welcome the NJ National Guard’s 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team back home from the Middle East.   We are incredibly grateful that you have made it back to New Jersey safely.

The New Jersey National Guard and the Albanian Armed Forces share a partnership in the U.S. Department of Defense State Partnership Program dating over 20 years. The United States is proud to train with our NATO Ally. 2/2 #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO NJ National Guard

Please join us in congratulating Master Sgt. Todman — who was named the U.S. Air Force's Female Athlete of the Year. Todman is a NJ National Guard Airman and powerlifter who competes nationally and internationally. Way to represent the Air National Guard! ang.af.mil/Media/Article-…

U.S. Army Soldiers qualify on the M4 carbine & the M17 pistol during the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition JointBaseMDL April 30. 11 NJARNG Soldiers & 4 soldiers from the Republic of Albania & the Republic of Cyprus – NJ’s SPP partners – will compete.

I had the distinct honor of hosting Lt. Gen. Georgios Tsitsikostas, the new Chief of Defense of the Republic of Cyprus, for an office call at the Pentagon today. Joined by Brig. Gen. Yvonne Mays, adjutant general, New Jersey National Guard and Lt. Col. Andreas Andreou, Cyprus's

.NJ National Guard Soldiers demonstrated their adaptiveness, resilience, lethality, and readiness while competing in their state’s Best Warrior Competition alongside their State Partnership Program partners from the Republic of Albania and the Republic of Cyprus.

Fighting fires from above! Soldiers from the NJ National Guard support wildland firefighting efforts with water drops to contain a 15,000-acre wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 28, 2025. 📸 Sgt. Michael Schwenk