Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the Lithuanian National Guard Inc. “Guard Updates” is the primary section for information on Guard activities, event participation, and key announcements. This category provides a direct view of the Lithuanian National Guard’s in Excile daily activities and major events worldwide. You’ll find everything from summaries of past activities and events, to strategic updates, all designed to keep you informed about the activities of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union (LRU) in Exile.
The Lithuanian National Guard community gathered in Chicago on November 15 to honor Armed Forces Day, welcome new members, recognize service, and strengthen ties with Lithuania through a full program of ceremonies, awards, and cultural events.
On November 2, 2025, the Klaipėda Unit of the Lithuanian National Guard honored General Stasys Dirmantas’s 138th birthday at the St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery, Chicago IL, lighting candles in tribute to the Lithuanian volunteer and reaffirming the Guard’s enduring values.
Today, the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union marks 36 years since its re-establishment in 1989. With nearly 17,000 members across Lithuania and continued support from the diaspora’s Lithuanian National Guard, the Riflemen remain a vital force for civic education, national defense, and community resilience.
The Vladas Putvinskis–Pūtvis Club held its annual gathering at Graužikai estate, uniting riflemen and youth from across Lithuania and abroad. Distinguished guests, including diaspora leader Linas Orentas, joined a weekend of tradition, awards, sports, and fellowship.
Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Defence Tomas Godliauskas explains why NATO’s presence isn’t just military – it’s symbolic, strategic, and essential for the country’s long-term stability.
How the Diaspora and the Lithuanian National Guard Are Becoming Part of the Country’s Defence Strategy For many Lithuanians living
Vice Minister Tomas Godliauskas outlines how Lithuania is learning from Ukraine’s war: adjusting national defence planning, rethinking medicine, and building civil resilience – with lessons for the Lithuanian diaspora and the Lithuanian National Guard.
Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Defence Tomas Godliauskas outlines the current security threats facing the nation – from Russia and Belarus to GPS jamming in Suwałki – and explains what the Lithuanian diaspora and the Lithuanian National Guard can expect in the years ahead.
On May 7, 2025, in St. Petersburg, FL, the Lithuanian National Guard and diaspora leaders met with Lithuania’s Chief of Defense to strengthen bonds in youth development, military family support, and national defense readiness.
The Grand Duke Algirdas Lithuanian National Guard Company held its assembly in California, uniting members across the diaspora for oaths, fellowship, and traditions while strengthening Lithuanian identity and launching youth initiatives like Švyturys 2025.
