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Guard Continues Domestic, Global Missions in a Busy 2022
December 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard’s footprint on domestic and international events continued in... MORE

Spc. Megan Koszarek, an infantryman with the Alaska Army National Guard’s Avalanche Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, conducts a security sweep during a training exercise near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2022. The exercise's aim was to enhance the unit’s combat readiness and evaluate proficiency in an arctic environment.

South Carolina Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is Mission Ready
October 28, 2022 — WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – From exercising air power in South America to conducting hurricane evacuations... MORE

Colombian Air Force KFIRs and the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the South Carolina Air National Guard, 157th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. South Carolina is Colombia’s partner in the State Partnership Program.

New York Army Guard Aviators Complete Hurricane Mission
October 11, 2022 — ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New York Army National Guard Soldiers completed their Florida mission helping... MORE

Civilian search and rescue personnel on a CH-47F Chinook helicopter operated by New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, head to a mission on Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. At the direction of Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York National Guard deployed two Chinook helicopters and 11 Soldiers to help the Florida National Guard respond to the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian.

Florida Guard’s RED HORSE Squadron Clears Roads
October 5, 2022 — PINE ISLAND, Fla. – The Florida Air National Guard’s 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy... MORE

Members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, clear roads of Hurricane Ian debris in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. The 202nd RED HORSE Squadron, stationed at Camp Blanding, Florida, is a specialized, highly mobile civil engineering team of Florida Air National Guard members.

Virginia National Guard Prepared for Possible Severe Weather
October 3, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers and trucks in the Eastern Shore and... MORE

The Virginia National Guard staged eight Soldiers and four tactical trucks capable of high water transportation on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and 12 Soldiers and six trucks at readiness centers in the Hampton Roads area Oct. 3. The Guard was prepared to respond to potential severe weather if needed.

Virginia National Guard Prepared for Hurricane Response
September 30, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard staged about 60 Soldiers and Airmen across the... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers prepare for possible severe weather from Hurricane Ian Sept. 30, 2022, in Powhatan, Virginia. Soldiers assigned to the 180th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, were prepared to provide high mobility transport and clear debris if needed.

Louisiana Guard Joins Hurricane Ian Response in Florida
September 30, 2022 — PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard is supporting the response to Hurricane Ian in Florida... MORE

Nearly 60 Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 1087th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Brigade, 139th Regional Support Group, prepare tactical vehicles to assist emergency operations in Florida after Hurricane Ian, Slidell, Louisiana, Sept. 29, 2022.

Thousands of Guardsmen Supporting Hurricane Ian Response
September 29, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – More than 5,000 National Guardsmen from multiple states are positioned across... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Florida National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive - Enhanced Response Force Package load supplies as part of their response to Hurricane Ian, Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. Soldiers and Airmen were joined by emergency responders from other states as they mobilized to support the local community.

National Guard Staged for Florida Hurricane Response
September 28, 2022 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Some 5,000 Florida National Guard troops were ready Wednesday to help... MORE

Florida National Guard Army Pfc. Kenneth Bonn, a combat engineer with the 753rd Engineering Brigade, inspects a search and rescue vessel during Hurricane Ian state activation, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022. Bonn is part of the Florida National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) - Enhanced Response Force Package (FL-CERFP).

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Public-private collaboration and interagency training emphasized during TRADEWINDS 24

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Carla Alvarado, an interorganizational coordinator with the U.S. Southern Command, Exercises and Coalition Affairs Directorate, Public-Private Cooperation (PPC) Branch, explains the importance of public-private collaboration and interagency training during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Paragon Base, Barbados on May 13, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army video by 1st Sgt. Emily Anderson)

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TRADEWINDS 24 culminates with closing ceremony in Barbados

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TRADEWINDS 24 co-lead discusses exercise

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Tradewinds 24 highlights Women, Peace, and Security initiative in Barbados

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TRADEWINDS 24 multinational participants demonstrate capability to respond to active shooter and restore public order

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FBI and Royal Barbados Police Force Conduct Active Shooter Training at TRADEWINDS 24

Exercise participants demonstrate lessons learned during TRADEWINDS 24 to distinguished visitors

Exercise participants demonstrate lessons learned during TRADEWINDS 24 to distinguished visitors

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Demonstrate Interoperability During Fast Rope Training at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Demonstrate Interoperability During Fast Rope Training at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Demonstrate Interoperability During Fast Rope Training at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Demonstrate Interoperability During Fast Rope Training at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Demonstrate Interoperability During Fast Rope Training at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard and Army Demonstrate Interoperability During Fast Rope Training at TRADEWINDS 24

Public-private collaboration and interagency training emphasized during TRADEWINDS 24

Public-private collaboration and interagency training emphasized during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations explosive ordinance disposal elements conduct hostage simulation during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations explosive ordinance disposal elements conduct hostage simulation during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations increase explosive ordinance disposal proficiency during TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations increase explosive ordinance disposal proficiency during TRADEWINDS 24

Barbados Police Service conduct close quarter battle training during TRADEWINDS 24

Barbados Police Service conduct close quarter battle training during TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard gives class on IUU fishing to partner nations

U.S. Coast Guard gives class on IUU fishing to partner nations

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

Women, Peace, and Security Team Building Challenge at TRADEWINDS 24

25th Marines Enhance Machine Gun Proficiency in TRADEWINDS 24 Training

25th Marines Enhance Machine Gun Proficiency in TRADEWINDS 24 Training

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Division fire M240B machine guns during exercise TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Division fire M240B machine guns during exercise TRADEWINDS 24

Colombia, Dominican Republic conduct defensive tactics training at TRADEWINDS 24

Colombia, Dominican Republic conduct defensive tactics training at TRADEWINDS 24

Barbados Police Service conduct marksmanship training during TRADEWINDS 24

Barbados Police Service conduct marksmanship training during TRADEWINDS 24

Multinational forces conduct urban training at TRADEWINDS 24

Multinational forces conduct urban training at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Operations Group (Airborne) Soldiers lead fast rope training for 8 partner nations

7th Special Operations Group (Airborne) Soldiers lead fast rope training for 8 partner nations

U.S. Coast Guard teaches partner nations self defense at TRADEWINDS 24

U.S. Coast Guard teaches partner nations self defense at TRADEWINDS 24

Joint Forces Dive Training TRADEWINDS 24

Joint Forces Dive Training TRADEWINDS 24

BROLL Regional Security System instructors teach multinational teams how to respond to petrol bombs at TRADEWINDS 24

BROLL Regional Security System instructors teach multinational teams how to respond to petrol bombs at TRADEWINDS 24

TW24: 25th Marines Conduct MOUT alongsid Partners and Allies

TW24: 25th Marines Conduct MOUT alongsid Partners and Allies

Marines, Coast Guardsmen conduct pistol range TRADEWINDS 24

Marines, Coast Guardsmen conduct pistol range TRADEWINDS 24

FBI Evidence Response Team instructs crime scene evidence gathering techniques to Colombian, Guatemalan, Dominican Republic police officers

FBI Evidence Response Team instructs crime scene evidence gathering techniques to Colombian, Guatemalan, Dominican Republic police officers

Soldiers conduct casualty evacuation training during TRADEWINDS 24

Soldiers conduct casualty evacuation training during TRADEWINDS 24

French navy participates in passing exercise during TRADEWINDS 24

French navy participates in passing exercise during TRADEWINDS 24

FBI conducts pistol marksmanship training with police forces from Colombia , Dominican Republic, and Guatemala at TRADEWINDS 24

FBI conducts pistol marksmanship training with police forces from Colombia , Dominican Republic, and Guatemala at TRADEWINDS 24

FBI provides casualty care training to police forces from Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala at TRADEWINDS 24

FBI provides casualty care training to police forces from Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala at TRADEWINDS 24

Partner nations practice firing weapons out at sea during TRADEWINDS24

Partner nations practice firing weapons out at sea during TRADEWINDS24

BROLL Netherlands Marines conduct dynamic range at TRADEWINDS 24

BROLL Netherlands Marines conduct dynamic range at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducts weapons and marksmanship training with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducts weapons and marksmanship training with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

Nations Partner Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise during TW24 B-roll

Nations Partner Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise during TW24 B-roll

Nations Partner at M16 weapons range during TW24 B-roll

Nations Partner at M16 weapons range during TW24 B-roll

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) instruct TCCC with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) instruct TCCC with combined forces at TRADEWINDS 24

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