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Utah Army Guard Boosts Lethality with New Apache Aircraft
November 25, 2024
The Utah Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment welcomed the newest AH-64E Apache Guardian into its ranks in West Jordan, Utah, Nov. 23, 2024. The most advanced attack helicopters enhance the Utah Army National Guard’s air lethality.
Idaho Guard Fighter Wing Tests Readiness in Nevada Desert
November 25, 2024
The 124th Fighter Wing participates in Green Flag West at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct, 27-Nov. 8, 2024. GFW is a comprehensive joint exercise featuring live fly missions that immerse warfighters in advanced air-to-surface integration training.
Stealth Bombers Land Precision Strike Against Houthi Militia
November 22, 2024
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 131st Maintenance Group marshals a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber on the flight line at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Feb. 1, 2024, Missouri Air National Guard Airmen work side-by-side with their regular Air Force counterparts to ensure B-2s are ready to fly at a moment’s notice.
Sweden Makes State Partnership Visit to 106th Rescue Wing
November 22, 2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Cannet, 106th Rescue Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Edward Rittberg, 106th command chief, receive a plaque from Swedish Lt. Col. Sebastien Blixte, a Swedish Air Force Ranger and chief of operations for Blekinge Wing, Sweden, at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2024. It was the initial key leader engagement for State Partnership Program partners Sweden and the New York National Guard.
166th Regiment RTI Instructors Use Drones to Call Artillery Fire
November 22, 2024
The capabilities of the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute's 1st and 2nd Battalions melded during a unique artillery live-fire training exercise Nov. 15, 2024 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Forward observers with 1st Battalion used several models of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to acquire targeting data of identified targets. This data was used to submit a call for fire to instructors and students with 2nd Battalion, who engaged the targets with artillery fire using M119, M777, and M109A6 howitzers.
North Carolina Guard Air Wing Validates Mission Readiness
November 22, 2024
North Carolina Air National Guard members prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a combat readiness inspection at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Nov. 2, 2024.
Michigan Guard, Latvia Commemorate Latvia’s Independence
November 21, 2024
Michigan National Guard members joined Latvian Armed Forces and military members from over 12 allied nations to celebrate Latvia's 106th Independence Day Nov. 18, 2024. The event highlighted the enduring partnership between Latvia and Michigan under the State Partnership Program.
Oklahoma Guard, Partners Brainstorm Drone Technologies
November 20, 2024
Oklahoma Army National Guard Col. Shane Riley, director of the OKNG's Launched Effects Program, addresses a meeting at the Tulsa Tech campus in Jenks, Oklahoma, Nov. 7, 2024. The meeting was a collaborative effort to bolster defense against aerial threats, bringing together Oklahoma National Guard leaders and state, education and industry partners to discuss counter uncrewed aerial systems.
New York Air Guard Attack Wing Demonstrates Readiness
November 20, 2024
Tech. Sgt. Geronimo Abreu, 107th Attack Wing Security Forces, inspects his riot gear before participating in the last riot exercise of Niagara Warrior Oct. 19 2024.
Republic of Korea Delegation Visits Louisiana National Guard
November 20, 2024
The Louisiana National Guard hosted a delegation of officers from the Republic of Korea’s Army at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans and other LANG facilities to share its extensive disaster response experience Nov. 13, 2024.