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Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security
May 13, 2025 — NOGALES, Ariz. — In an effort to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States, Arizona... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Arizona Army National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents inspect a cooler of fish for illegal drugs or other contraband items at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, April 30, 2025.

Texas Guard Members Bolster Border Patrol Efforts along Rio Grande
May 7, 2025 — ROMA, Texas – A steady breeze rolled across a closed bridge crossing the Rio Grande, offering relief... MORE

A U.S. Soldier with the Texas Army National Guard monitors activity along the Rio Grande during a patrol near Roma, Texas, April 25, 2025.

Maryland Guard Soldiers Return Home From Border Mission
March 19, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. – Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation... MORE

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, celebrated their return home from federal deployment under the direction of U.S. Northern Command at Weide Army Heliport at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground-South March 8, 2025.

Oregon National Guard Prepares for Southern Border Mission
March 13, 2025 — SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long... MORE

Soldiers from the Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. The battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the southern border beginning October 2025.

District of Columbia Guard Returns from Border Mission
February 18, 2025 — WASHINGTON – About two dozen District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Command members... MORE

Left to right, Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, the adjutant general for the District of Columbia National Guard; Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard; Capt. Corbin Cali, aviation operations officer and Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S commander; Sgt. 1st Class Richard Molezzo, Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S NCOIC; Chief Warrant Officer 5 Bernard L. Aguon, command chief warrant officer for the D.C. National Guard, and Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, state aviation officer for the D.C. Army National Guard. About two dozen D.C. Guard members returned home following a 12-month deployment to the southern border.

Texas National Guard Operation Lone Star Helps Secure Border
February 11, 2025 — ROMA, Texas - National Guard members continue to play a key role in sealing and securing the... MORE

A Texas Army National Guard Soldier looks across the Rio Grande River near Roma, Texas, while taking part in border operations with the Texas Tactical Border Force, Feb. 5, 2025. The TTBF, comprising Texas National Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including U.S. Border Patrol, to deter, detect and stop illegal border crossings and to interdict transnational criminals.

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Video by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman

Iowa Air National Guard Airman training at Alpena CRTC found camaraderie in the Air Guard

185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard

July 18, 2024 | 1:41

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A chiropractor in his civilian life, Senior Airmen Tyler Peterson’s side gig has him working part time as a Security Forces Airmen with the Iowa Air National Guard. This week Peterson is training with the Air Guard at the Combat Readiness training Center in Michigan. Senior Airmen Tylon Chapman has the story from Alpena Michigan.

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Airmen from the Iowa National Guard are in Alpena, Michigan, at the Combat Readiness Training Center as part of their two-week annual training in July.

Senior Airman Tyler Peterson is a Security Forces member with the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing and is honing his war fighting skills with his fellow Airmen during their time in Michigan.

Unlike other Security Forces members, Peterson is a chiropractor in civilian life.

When joining the Guard, Peterson said he didn’t want a normal desk job.

“I wanted something that was a little more hands-on. Something that was a little bit than just doing paperwork”

After attending Wayne State College in Nebraska, Peterson then went on to earn his Bachelor’s in Human Science and Biology and his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Cleveland Chiropractic College.

The South Sioux City, Nebraska native and his wife work together at their shared practice while also raising a young daughter.

It was after establishing the practice that Peterson joined the 185th in September of 2021.

Three years into his military career Peterson says that it’s the camaraderie that is one of the best things about Security Forces.

“Its a fairly tight-knit group and you get to do a lot of things that the average person doesn’t really get to do.”

While at the CRTC the Airmen are training on urban operations, expeditionary skills, and weapons use as part of the July annual training event.

Peterson says he’s always working on improving himself and wants to provide a good example for his daughter while providing for his family.

“Those things, in combination, push me to do the best that I can.”

Reporting in Alpena, Michigan, I’m Airman Tylon Chapman