Happy National Anthem Day! Talented vocalists and bands in the National Guard perform the Star-Spangled Banner at thousands of military ceremonies, sporting events, community gatherings and more each year. 🎥 featuring @thenationsfirst Sgt. Amy Fichera, 215th Army Band

Soldiers of the @TheNationsFirst, Task Force Fall River, supported the Fall River Fire Department and EMS with medical support and logistical support, providing patient movements and enabling ground movements to transport patients to higher medical care. @USNationalGuard @USArmy

Happy 389th Birthday to the National Guard! The MA National Guard, the @TheNationsFirst, was established on 13 Dec 1636. Thank you to all those brave men & women who have faithfully served & continue to serve.

.@TheNationsFirst and @NationalGuardNY Soldiers demonstrated their marksmanship skills while participating in a friendly competition that dates back more than 150 years. nationalguard.mil/News/Artic…

Members of the 101st Engineer Battalion and their Forward Support Company, both Massachusetts Army National Guard, throw live grenades at Delta Range at Devens RFTA Aug. 26. @TheNationsFirst @USArmyReserve @NationalGuard @marforres @ArmyIMCOM @99thDiv @ASAFortDix @JointBaseMDL

The oils in some stains & varnishes release heat as they dry. Oily rags left in a pile, a box, or trash can ignite hours after use. Dry them outdoors individually and place them in a metal can with water for disposal at a household hazardous waste event: ow.ly/FYO150UI0Iz

Members of the National Guard from across the northeast, fire M-17 pistols during the National Guard Region 1 Combat Marksmanship Match on X-Ray 2 Range at Devens RFTA Aug. 15. @nhnationalguard @157arw @TheNationsFirst @NationalGuardNY @RINationalGuard @VTNationalGuard

Your Mass. Guard Cyber Soldiers and Airmen recently participated in a Multinational Joint Training exercise where they refined their skills and built connections across continents. #TheNationsFirst #Partnership #Cyber massnationalguard.org/partne…

From Cape Cod to Japan!
Airmen from the 102nd Civil Engineering Squadron recently wrapped up a deployment for training overseas—building partnerships, sharpening skills, and representing the Massachusetts National Guard abroad. massnationalguard.org/news/1…

There's no better way to celebrate America's birthday than the place where it all began.   The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is one of Boston's most treasured traditions. And it only gets bigger and better every year.   Happy Fourth, Massachusetts! 🇺🇸

Great day to celebrate the #4thofJuly

🎆 The 4th of July is here, and so are we! Today, Undersecretary Gina Kwon joined our team of federal, state, and local partners who have spent months preparing for one of Massachusetts’ most beloved traditions: the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and celebrations across the Commonwealth. From public safety pros on the front lines to behind-the-scenes crews, we’re all in to keep this holiday safe, fun, and unforgettable. A huge thank you to our partners, @MassStatePolice, @MassDFS, @MassEMA, @FBIBoston ,@MassEEA, @MassDCR, @TheNationsFirst, @MBTA, @bostonpolice, @CambridgePolice, @BostonFire, @CambridgeMAFire, @BOSTON_EMS, and the @BostonSymphony, for their hard work in making this possible. Remember: 🎇 Leave fireworks to the pros 💧 Watch kids closely near water 📞 Report anything suspicious 🥤 Stay hydrated We are READY, Massachusetts! Let’s celebrate safely!🇺🇸

AROUND THE 54: Proud of our Air National Guardsmen who executed rapid refueling & rearming operations during a Distributed Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Westover earlier this month. This kind of Agile Combat Employment strengthens our ability to project power & stay ready for any mission—anytime, anywhere. Read more 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/501506/exp… #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere #StrongerTogetherStrongerTomorrow

Massachusetts Guard, Kenya Strengthen Relationship nationalguard.mil/News/State…

Sgt. Adrian Kurpiewski, Sgt. Kamal Kurpiewski, and Spc. Jacob Oh of the HHC 1-181 Infantry pose with Col. Luis Rodriguez, Cmdr of the 51st Troop Cmd and Mass State Police Sgt, at their graduation at Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Basic Recruit Training Academy #63 on June 6.

Congratulations to Jeff Winn! Jeff came to DFS after a distinguished career in the @TheNationsFirst, and served as director of both the Fire Academy and the #Hazmat Division. @MassFireMarshal and staff recognized his contributions at a retirement party yesterday. Thank you, sir!

Best Of The Best Top NCOs & junior enlisted from @GuardMaine, @VTNationalGuard, @NHNationalGuard, @TheNationsFirst, @RINationalGuard, @CTNationalGuard, @NJNationalGuard & @NationalGuardNY competed in the @USNationalGuard Region 1 Best Warrior Competition, May 19 to 23, in NH.

Extremely honored to join Gen. Michael Langley, @USAFRICOM commander & Gen. Charles Kahariri, Chief of Kenya’s Defence Forces, in welcoming Dr. William Samoei Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya & Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, to the African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi today. This conference brings 37 African nations & U.S. military forces, including the @USNationalGuard, together to focus on addressing shared threats & building partner nation capacity for African operational independence. The National Guard is committed to supporting AFRICOM goals to enhance U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions with our 25 African partner nations through the @DeptofDefense National Guard State Partnership Program. @kdfinfo | @TheNationsFirst

.@thenationsfirst Airmen facilitated Drone Awareness and Threat Picture training for National Guard, @SpaceForceDoD & @USCG members, strengthening their ability to detect, identify, track, assess, respond to and report unmanned aircraft system activity. nationalguard.mil/News/Artic…