South Dakota National Guard

Thirteen South Dakota National Guard members compete for the title of “Best Warrior” at West Camp in Rapid City.

The South Dakota National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing was recognized with the Winston P. Wilson Trophy.

The Army National Guard awards the South Dakota Deputy State Surgeon a national award.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s office is defending her decision to not deploy the South Dakota National Guard during flood response efforts as state Democrats urge the governor to reconsider.

The South Dakota Army National Guard appoints new commanders to lead a pair of regional organizations.

Gov. Kristi Noem joins with 47 other state governors in signing a letter opposing a proposal that would move some Air National Guard service members into the Space Force.

South Dakota National Guard helicopter pilots are partnering with state wildland firefighters to conduct aerial water delivery training.

South Dakota National Guard soldiers used a Blackhawk helicopter to help the National Park Service. But it wasn't a military exercise.

Lawmakers are weighing priorities and projects to fund in the later half of the current fiscal year. The largest budget item they’re considering is placing $250 million into a fund to pay down new men’s and women’s prisons near Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Officials want to pay that down with cash, to avoid bonding for the facility.

Gov. Kristi Noem is deploying South Dakota National Guard troops to the southern border.