U.S. Northern Command

South Carolina National Guard Continues Hurricane Matthew Response October 10, 2016 — The South Carolina National Guard responded to missions along the state’s coastal region yesterday in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, clearing roads so people could return to their homes. MORE

South Carolina National Guard assists with life-saving mission during Hurricane Matthew October 8, 2016 — ADAMS RUN, S.C. - Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard responded to a request from emergency services to assist with transportation to a 9-1-1 call in Adams Run, South Carolina, Oct. 8, 2016, as flood waters rise throughout the lowcountry restricting access to citizens who remain behind. MORE

Guard members carry out search and rescue, other operations as Hurricane Matthew batters Southeast coast October 8, 2016 — ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard members in Florida began aerial and ground search and rescue operations Friday as Hurricane Matthew continued to move northward, pummeling the southern East Coast with heavy rains and wind. MORE

DoD Assistance Team Arrives in Haiti for Post-Hurricane Support October 6, 2016 — U.S. military assistance is on the ground in Haiti to assist and support the tiny island nation with the impact felt from Hurricane Matthew, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters. MORE

More Guard members activated in South Carolina and Florida as Hurricane Matthew takes aim October 6, 2016 — As Hurricane Matthew barreled Thursday toward the southeastern United States, about 4,400 National Guard members were on the ground in South Carolina and Florida helping with preparations and plans for recovery. MORE

U.S. Army North Stands Ready in Event of Disasters, Attacks October 5, 2016 — Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander of U.S. Army North, said he agrees with a previous commander’s statement that “if you weren’t paranoid when you came to this command, you certainly will be when you leave.” The command is charged with defending the homeland in the event of a natural disaster or an act of war. MORE

National Guard Assists Southeastern States as Hurricane Matthew Approaches October 5, 2016 — National Guard members in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina are on duty or ready to be called up to serve as Hurricane Matthew approaches the United States. MORE

East Coast Military Bases Prepare for Hurricane Matthew October 4, 2016 — Hurricane Matthew is "a serious storm and … we do stand ready to provide support in the region as needed,” Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters during a Pentagon briefing. MORE

Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson confirmed as National Guard Bureau vice chief September 21, 2016 — Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was confirmed Thursday as the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau by the U.S. Senate. MORE

Active Shooter Exercise September 16, 2016 — U.S. Soldiers clear the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital at Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016, during an active shooter exercise. MORE