Gen. Steven Nordhaus
@ChiefNGB
Gen Steven Nordhaus is the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Follows, likes & RTs don't equal endorsement. Tweets before 10/15/24 are from previous CNGBs
Today, National Guard MAFFS, or Modular Airborne FireFighting System aircraft & crews are ready to help with firefighting operations. Last week, I caught up with Lt. Col. Chris Valine, a MAFFS instructor pilot with the @wyoguard’s 153rd Airlift Wing. Learn more about the MAFFS…
Big thanks to the Wyoming National Guard for hosting us. I was blown away by their warrior ethos & esprit de corps—fighting fires from the air, aiding with back-country search and rescues & contributing to Joint Force operations around the globe to defend our Homeland. These…
Stronger Together, Stronger Tomorrow!
Texas National Guard Soldiers conduct coordinated search operations alongside members of the Czech Republic’s urban search-and-rescue team near Kerrville. The Czech team deployed under the @TXMilitary–Czechia State Partnership Program to support ongoing response efforts.
.@NGB_SEA and I are so proud of the incredible work our Guardsmen are doing to help these Texas communities. This response effort has been a tremendous example of the Guard’s exquisite homeland response capabilities and the power of our partnerships. nationalguard.mil/News/Article/4…
SEA Raines & I were honored to engage with the future leaders of the Joint Force at the U.S. Army War College today. We shared our leadership philosophy, highlighting the importance of unified command teams. We also underscored the National Guard’s contributions to our National…
Today, SEA Raines & I were fired up to the meet the Soldiers who will compete in the Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland Guard. This event is not just a test of strength or endurance, it's a full-spectrum assessment of Soldier skills, leadership,…
This week, our team had the honor to meet with Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, the Ambassador of Thailand to the United States. Thailand & the @WANationalGuard maintain one of our most mature partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region through the @DeptofDefense National Guard State…
When SFC Robert Cruz, a Colorado National Guardsman, witnessed a four-car crash on his way home, he did not hesitate to act. He rushed to a burning, overturned vehicle, climbed inside and pulled an unconscious driver to safety. For his actions, SFC Cruz was awarded the Soldier’s…
Shannon & I extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones & seen their communities upended in Texas. We’re also incredibly proud of the Texas National Guardsmen & all first responders who continue to answer the call— responding with courage, compassion &…
Always Ready, Always There! Texas National Guard members evacuate a group of stranded campers near Kerrville. @TXMilitary personnel continue working around the clock to support evacuations and search and rescue efforts across the region.
Defense leaders & fellow citizens alike should understand the @USNationalGuard's contributions to American resiliency also build deterrence against potential adversaries. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere defenseone.com/ideas/2025/07/…
Outstanding visit with Missouri National Guard & 131st Bomb Wing leaders at Whiteman Air Force Base yesterday! SEA Raines & I were proud to recognize the vital role Nation Guardsmen played in Operation Midnight Hammer. Together with the 509th Bomb Wing, they represent a shining…
As we pause to celebrate the 249th anniversary of our Nation’s founding, I am filled with immense pride for each of you—our Soldiers & Airmen—who stand ready to defend the principles born on July 4, 1776. This day marks not just a milestone in our nation’s history, but a…
SEA Raines & I kicked off America’s 249th birthday with some morning PT alongside some of our incredible National Guard teammates. From the first muster to today, our Nation’s strength has come from those willing to get up & get after it! #StrongerTogetherStrongerTomorrow
