Your Cal Guard offers a path to serve your community and California while building skills that last a lifetime. @CaArmyGuard

Twenty-five years ago, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from across the country proved that “Always Ready, Always There” is more than a motto as they answered the call to respond to the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks. We will never forget.

piped.video/ulJY1nfHpc4?is=Ppme… Six years ago, over the Labor Day weekend, Cal Guard aircrews launched into one of the most challenging search-and-rescue missions in California wildfire history. Hear the story of that night from the Cal Guard air crews who flew in. A new documentary brings together the firsthand accounts of the aircrews, cell phone footage from those trapped at Mammoth Pool, and news coverage from the unfolding rescue. See the mission. Hear the stories. Experience the night that 242 people will never forget. Watch the documentary and discover what it took to bring them home. @CAgovernor @USNationalGuard @CAL_FIRE

Watch the full documentary on our YouTube channel: piped.video/ulJY1nfHpc4

For more than three decades, California and Ukraine have stood together. Last night, Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers joined California’s Ukrainian community at the State Capitol to mark Ukrainian Independence Day and reaffirm our enduring partnership and support for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 #UkraineIndependenceDay #StandWithUkraine #SPP #SlavaUkraini @CAgovernor @USNationalGuard @UKRinSF @UAHouseCA @USEmbassyKyiv

Check out the latest story in Cal Guard’s Grizzly Magazine! grizzly.shorthandstories.com

This is what all-of-California wildfire readiness looks like in action. Meet Joint Task Force Rattlesnake | Your Cal Guard on the frontlines Today, 5 Rattlesnake hand crews are supporting the #GannFire, with a 6th on the #FelizFire. Made up entirely of Cal Guard personnel, Joint Task Force Rattlesnake fields 14 full-time Type I hand crews — each led by a CAL FIRE Capt. Year-round, these crews perform demanding work for our Golden State: clearing vegetation, maintaining proficiencies, and constructing and strengthening fireline, wherever they’re needed.@CAgovernor @CAL_FIRE @CALFIRETCU @CALFIRE_MEU @Cal_OES @USNationalGuard @ChiefNGB

#GradeFire [Update 5:50pm] Fire continues to hold at 689 acres. The increase in containment to 65% is attributed to the hard work that firefighters are committed to completing. @ClevelandNF @TheCalGuard

Had a great visit with the @TheCalGuard to learn more about STARBASE and the important work happening at our local armory. Programs like STARBASE inspire the next generation of students through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math while connecting young people with opportunities to serve and lead. Thank you to the California Military Department team for the work you do to support our communities and invest in the future.

Most people see a cargo plane. We see one of only eight in the nation equipped for this mission. Developed by the U.S. Forest Service and flown by highly trained military aircrews, these aircraft can deliver up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant in less than five seconds. This week, firefighting C-130s are staged in Northern California to support wildfire operations, wherever and whenever needed. #MAFFS Video includes footage captured during training and operations throughout this year’s wildfire season. @NIFC_Fire @forestservice @USNationalGuard @146AirliftWing @Cal_OES @CAgovernor

4 of 14 total Cal Guard Rattlesnake hand crews are assigned to active wildfires across California. Working under CAL FIRE leadership and applying the training, experience, and discipline they've built year-round, their mission continues wherever they're needed most. #dovefire #cottonfire #thornfire @CALFIRE_ButteCo @kerncountyfire @CALFIRESANDIEGO @CAgovernor @Cal_OES @CAL_FIRE @USNationalGuard @ARNGDirector

When every minute matters, partnerships save lives. On July 11, a hiker suffered serious injuries after a fall while descending Carson Peak in Mono County’s steep and rugged mountain terrain. Mono County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue teams immediately mobilized, navigating challenging conditions to reach and provide care to the injured hiker. Following a request from CAL OES, a California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew launched to support the rescue. Operating through the night in steep terrain and challenging mountain conditions, the crew provided specialized hoist capabilities to safely extract the hiker from a remote cliffside location. Through teamwork, perseverance, and coordination among local, state, and military partners, the hiker was safely transported for medical care. Cal Guard stands ready to provide critical capabilities whenever California calls. @CAgovernor @Cal_OES @MonoSheriff @USNationalGuard

HAPPENING NOW: Both Cal Guard MAFFS-equipped C-130 aircraft (tail #4 & #6) have received launch orders for the Summit Fire in L.A. County. As always, please stay vigilant, fire safe, and heed any warnings from local authorities. @NIFC_Fire @forestservice @USNorthernCmd @CAL_FIRE @Cal_OES @CAgovernor @146AirliftWing

Last week, @CA_EMSA led a 16-hour medical emergency drill to improve care and coordination in California among emergency response teams, hospitals, and military partners, including @Cal_OES + @TheCalGuard. Preparedness in action for when it matters most.

What happens when a disaster overwhelms local hospitals? At Cal Guard’s Mather Flight Facility, a statewide exercise led by @CA_EMSA simulated a large-scale emergency that overwhelmed regional hospitals, requiring patients to be moved across the state for continued care. The exercise tested patient movement, a temporary field hospital, and coordination between emergency medical, public health, hospital and military partners. @Cal_HHS @Cal_OES @CA_EMSA @CAgovernor @USNationalGuard

California’s @TheCalGuard Counter Drug Task Force proudly supported the discovery of this illegal San Diego-Tijuana tunnel and helped seize 1,000kg of cocaine valued at $45+ million. Our state operations are saving countless lives and protecting our communities.

When disasters strike in California — from floods, wildfires, earthquakes to tsunamis — preparation matters. 🚨🌎 Earlier this month, JAHAAX brought together Cal OES, the California Military Department, CAL FIRE, FEMA, CHP, NASA, and more to strengthen real-time emergency response and disaster coordination across the state. Training today helps protect Californians tomorrow. @CAgovernor @Cal_OES @CAL_FIRE @CHP_HQ @NASA

⚠️ Orange County residents can access city-specific emergency updates, shelter information, and local guidance related to the Governor’s State of Emergency on the chemical incident in Garden Grove. Find your city’s emergency updates here: linktr.ee/cagovernor

At the direction of Governor Newsom, Cal OES has activated the State Operations Center to support resource coordination, maintain situational awareness, and assist local response efforts associated with the hazardous materials incident in Garden Grove. Local officials remain in unified command of the incident. Everyone within the evacuation area should comply with guidance from local authorities.