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Archive: May, 2019

Kentucky Air Guard participates in Immediate Response 2019
May 31, 2019 — AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy – More than 90 Airmen and three C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Kentucky Air... MORE
Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft conduct a nonstandard-load training flight in the airspace above Venice, Italy, May 20, 2019, while carrying equipment from U.S. Army Europe’s 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team as part of Immediate Response 2019. The exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability among participating allied and partner nations integrated into a multinational battalion.

In Egypt, National Guard troops support key U.S. partner
May 6, 2019 — SINAI PENINSULA, Egypt – Men and women who have been to war stand watch here in the hope others... MORE
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with Hawaii National Guard members deployed with the Multinational Force and Observers, the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, May 1, 2019.

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Kosovo Force Mission Aviation Units Conduct Flight Training
Overseas Operations • 5 days ago
U.S., Hungarian and Swiss aviation forces assigned to the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission, also known as KFOR, conduct an international partner multi-ship familiarization flight, or IPMFF, around Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, May 12, 2025. The U.S. troops were flying the UH-60 Blackhawk, the Hungarian troops were flying the H-145M helicopter, and the Swiss troops were flying the H-215 Cougar.
California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25
Overseas Operations • 6 days ago
U.S. Air Force airmen assigned with the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, and Philippine Air Force airmen conduct a static tour of the HC-130J during Exercise Balikatan '25, Cebu City, Philippines, Apr. 29, 2025. 

Balikatan, translates to “shoulder to shoulder”, is a longstanding annual exercise between the armed forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability.
Army Guard Soldiers in Kosovo Host Inaugural Event for Non-Commissioned Officers
Overseas Operations • 7 days ago
Army Guard Soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East of the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission, also known as KFOR, host a multinational non-commissioned officer academy, referred to as the Jungleer Academy, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, May 8, 2025. 11 Sergeants Major from seven countries shared their experience with the soldiers, and many nations showcased their weapons, gear, vehicles and took a flight or hoisted in the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
Army Guardsmen Conduct Training with Kosovo Search and Rescue Association
Overseas Operations • 8 days ago
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East of the NATO-led Kosovo Force 34 mission joined together with members of the Kosovo Search and Rescue Association to conduct joint training at Arxhena Mountain Resort, Brod, Kosovo, May 2-5, 2025. This exchange of training is intended to increase the preparedness and cooperation between KFOR and local emergency first responder agencies.
Washington Guard, Singapore Team Up for Tiger Balm 2025
Overseas Operations • 12 days ago
Group photo for the Information Operations Subject Matter Exchange during the opening ceremony of Tiger Balm 2025 on May 5 2025 at Mandai Hill, Singapore.

 

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