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Montana Guard Chinook Crew Returns From Washington Wildfire Mission

Montana Guard Chinook Crew Returns From Washington Wildfire Mission

HELENA, Mont. — A Montana Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook crew returned home Aug. 24 after helping battle wildfires in Washington, delivering nearly 178,000 gallons of water during more than 40 hours of flight operations.Since aviation operations began July 19, Washington Army National Guard aircrews from the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support…

1 hour ago, August 25, 2026
Air Guard Medics Train for Drone Threats at Northern Strike

Air Guard Medics Train for Drone Threats at Northern Strike

ALPENA, Mich. — More than 100 active-duty and Air National Guard medics from seven units trained to provide expeditionary medical care under the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) during Northern Strike 26-2 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. Approximately 60 Airmen participated in Expeditionary Medical Support certification…

4 hours ago, August 25, 2026
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Montana Guard Chemical Company Tests Readiness at Northern Strike

Montana Guard Chemical Company Tests Readiness at Northern Strike

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 631st Chemical Company participated in Northern Strike 26-2 at Camp Grayling Aug. 2-14, conducting a company-level field training exercise designed to test the unit’s ability to operate independently and execute a wide range of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear…

5 hours ago, August 25, 2026
Louisiana National Guard Concludes Operation NOLA Safe

Louisiana National Guard Concludes Operation NOLA Safe

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana National Guard Soldiers concluded eight months of security operations in New Orleans Aug. 24, following a sustained mission supporting local, state and federal law enforcement partners and public safety efforts in the French Quarter.The mission began in late December 2025, when more than 350 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers…

7 hours ago, August 25, 2026
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1,190th Life Saved by the 129th Rescue Wing

The 129th Rescue Wing completed its 1,190th save Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after a Mexican citizen was seriously injured 700 nautical miles out at sea. Pararescuemen from the wing’s 131st Rescue Squadron treated the patient on the remote Socorro Island, after jumping from an HC-130J Combat King II into the Pacific Ocean on July 7, 2026. Video by Technical Sgt. Duane Ramos.

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