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The California Military Department

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The California Military Department

@TheCalGuard

Official X of your Calif. Military Dept. and its Adjutant General: news and updates about contributions to the Golden State. (Following does not=endorsement)

Sacramento, CA

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Joined June 2011

The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
Jul 17
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
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The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
Jul 15
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
The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
Jul 11
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
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CA Health & Human Services
@Cal_HHS
Jun 9
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.
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The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
Jun 8
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
The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
Jun 8
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
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Governor Gavin Newsom
@CAgovernor
Jun 1
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.
FOX 5 San Diego
@fox5sandiego
Jun 1
Underground tunnel discovered connecting San Diego and Tijuana, used for trafficking weapons, explosives, and illegal drugs. fox5sandiego.com/news/border-re…
The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
May 28
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
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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
@Cal_OES
May 23
⚠️ 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
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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
@Cal_OES
May 23
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
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The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
May 14
33 years of partnership meets the reality of 1,540 days of invasion. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 National Guard of Ukraine Commander, Oleksandr Pivnenko, and Cal Guard commander, Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers, are laying the groundwork to host future exchanges of frontline combat experience. From Camp
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The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
May 7
It’s wildfire preparedness week. Check out how your Cal Guard prepares, in the air and on the ground. From Task Force Rattlesnake on the ground to precision aviation water drops, your Cal Guard is ready to support our state partners and help protect California communities.
The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
May 5
Ukrainian military leaders visited California this week through the State Partnership Program — a DoD initiative pairing National Guard states with partner nations, including California and Ukraine since 1993. Thirty-three years later, that partnership remains as strong as ever.
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The California Military Department
@TheCalGuard
Apr 24
🔥 From Channel Islands to Sacramento✈️ Your Cal Guard Air Force crews brought specially equipped C-130 aircraft to train with state and federal partners, joined by National Guard units from Nevada and Colorado. Capable of dropping up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant, these
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Olga Stefanishyna
@StefanishynaO
Apr 22
Met with Maj Gen Matthew Beevers, Adjutant General, California Military Department. Our partnership w/ @TheCalGuard dates back to 1993 & has deepened since 2014, when Russia attacked Ukraine. This cooperation includes training programs & joint exercises. Grateful for the support