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Total Force Airmen Strengthen CBRN Readiness in Pacific
March 26, 2025
Members of the Air National Guard 151st Wing, 144th Fighter Wing and 113th Wing; the Air Force Reserve 301st Fighter Wing, 910th Airlift Wing and 433rd Airlift Wing; and Active-Duty 35th Fighter Wing and 35th Civil Engineering Squadron prepare equipment for a Total Force Exercise March 14, 2025, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Exercise Beverly Sunrise enhances Total Force integration by strengthening CBRN defense capabilities.
West Virginia Guard Joins Cyber Defense Training in Qatar
March 25, 2025
U.S. Air Force and Qatari Armed Forces service members solve a framework issue during the cybersecurity training Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 13, 2025. The training improved interoperability between U.S. and Gulf nation forces by enhancing communication, aligning operational strategies, and fostering joint responses to shared security challenges.
Washington Guard, Thai Partners Focus on Hazard Response
March 21, 2025
Washington National Guard Soldiers and Port of Laem Chabang firefighters.
Illinois Air Guard Refuels State Partner Poland’s F-35 in Air
March 20, 2025
A Polish F-35A Lighting II is refueled by an Illinois Air National Guard 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during a training mission over northern Arkansas, March 6, 2025. The Illinois National Guard and Poland have been partners in the State Partnership Program since its inception in 1993.
Wisconsin Guard Rehabilitates Papua New Guinea Base Housing
March 18, 2025
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Austin Welk, assigned to the 829th Engineer Vertical Construction Company, 724th Engineer Battalion, 157th Mobilization Enhancement Brigade, Wisconsin Army National Guard, cuts boards with Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Daniel Shaw, assigned to the 65th Air Base Recovery Squadron, to create new kitchen cabinets for base housing at the Air Transport Wing in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 13, 2025.
Tennessee Guard, Bulgarian Partners Vie to be Best Warriors
March 17, 2025
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Brian Hayes watches as his weapon is zeroed during the 2025 Tennessee Best Warrior Competition March 13, 2025. Hayes won Soldier of the Year in the state competition.
Air Guard Surgeon Supports Cobra Gold 2025 Exercise
March 14, 2025
Lt. Col. Khadidja Harrell, flight surgeon with 194th Medical Group, Washington Air National Guard, poses with other medics during the disaster relief and humanitarian assistance exercise Cobra Gold 2025 Feb. 26 – 27 in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand.
Washington National Guard, Thai Air Force Strengthen Ties
March 13, 2025
Royal Thai Air Force Group Captain Nat Kamintra hugs a member of the 116th Air Refueling Sqaudron, 141st Air Refueling Wing, before departing Don Muang Air Base, Bangkok, Thailand, March 10, 2025.
Mississippi Guard Honors Partner Uzbekistan’s Armed Forces
March 13, 2025
Musicians of the 41st Army Band, Mississippi Army National Guard, perform during the 33rd anniversary of Uzbekistan’s Armed Forces Day Celebration at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington Jan. 31, 2025. U.S. and Uzbekistan officials recognized their state partnership and cooperation in defense and security.
WADS Participates in SPP Engagements in Thailand
March 12, 2025
Attendees of the USA-THAI Command and Control Interoperability Board in Bangkok, Thailand, pose for a picture Feb. 6, 2025. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s CCIB focused on communication security, equipment modernization and datalink and cyber requirements to build a common operating picture and digital interoperability with the U.S. and other partners.