79th Troop Command, Massachusetts National Guard

01/16/2026

Thank you for following.

Due to revised U.S. Army social media policy, this account is being deactivated no later than February 1, 2026.

We've greatly enjoyed connecting with you over the past several years and truly appreciate the support you've shown. As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, please continue to follow us on the Massachusetts National Guard — The Nation's First page and search for the latest updates and stories from the 79th Troop Command. We wish you all the best in the years ahead.

10/01/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

For more information: https://www.war.gov/.../IwY2xjawNJ.../

06/02/2025

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02/28/2025

In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the National Guard is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance.
The National Guard is committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives.

This page will be unpublished, temporarily, to allow time to meet these requirements.

01/25/2024

Read about Massachusetts National Guard service members attending funeral honors training, The National Guard Birthday, our Soldiers and Airmen excelling, the sendoff of the 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry regiment for their OIR deployment and more in this issue.  

01/11/2024

06/20/2023

05/18/2023

If you want to support MANG and ensure our soldiers are properly trained to fight and win in combat, and come home to our commonwealth please let the EPA know you support the construction of the MPMG on Camp Edwards by sending an email of support on our behalf to [email protected]

03/04/2021

Official Magazine of the Massachusetts National Guard.

02/07/2021

12/23/2020