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D.C. Army National Guard pilots conduct Helicopter Underwater Egress Training with members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, April 23–24, 2025. By simulating hurricane-force winds, thunder, lightning, and storm surge, HUET aims to build the skills needed to escape and endure, increasing survivability after a water landing. Video by MAJ Robert Schapiro; Edited by Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard work with U.S. Border Patrol agents along the Rio Grande and U.S. - Mexico border near Roma, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, April 23, 2025. Operation Lone Star is a Texas National Guard mission to deter, detect, and interdict illegal border crossings and transnational criminal activity along the Texas - Mexico border. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Sentinel conduct aerial reconnaissance operations along the southern border. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force–Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations, which will allow for more effective and efficient DoD operations.Video by Sgt. Elijah Ingram.
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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force East, Transportation Company, Boat Platoon, patrol the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, March 21-22, 2025. The boat crews conduct day and night operations and aim to deter illegal border crossings and support state and federal law enforcement partners. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), Nebraska Army National Guard, conduct an airborne operation at the Husker Drop Zone, March 7, 2025. The event marked the unit’s first jump of the year, with more than 200 paratroopers participating. Airborne operations like this aim to help Soldiers maintain individual and collective proficiency, a key component of airborne training requirements following completion of the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Moore, Georgia. Video by Staff Sgt. Gauret Stearns; edited by U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force East, Transportation Company, Boat Platoon, patrol the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, March 21-22, 2025. The boat crews conduct day and night operations to help deter illegal border crossings and support state and federal law enforcement partners. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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The Colorado Air National Guard supported Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, marking the exercise’s 50th anniversary. Airmen from the 140th Maintenance Group honed their skills by prepping and loading munitions between aircraft and troubleshooting complex avionics on F-16 Fighting Falcons. Red Flag is the Air Force’s premier combat training exercise, designed to simulate real-world, high-end conflict. This iteration emphasized joint operations and command and control in direct support of the warfighter. Video by Tech. Sgt. Chance Johnson, edited by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers use CH-47F Chinook helicopters to conduct heavy lift operations in support of Project Convergence Capstone 5. The aircraft transported Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade and equipment from Army Futures Command during field training exercises. The Oregon crews operated alongside British Soldiers and North Carolina personnel to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles and ground components with infantry forces in simulated battlefield movements. Despite variable weather conditions, the CH-47 crews executed mission objectives and gained real-world training experience through live cargo operations. Video by Aaron Perkins; edited by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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The Georgia Army National Guard is reinforcing its 30-year partnership with the country of Georgia during its annual Best Warrior Competition, March 9-14, highlighting interoperability between the forces. The event has brought together 15 participants from the Georgia Army National Guard and the Georgian Defence Forces. Competitors are being tested in events such as the Army Combat Fitness Test, land navigation, weapons proficiency, and combat water survival, showcasing their readiness and lethality. Winners will advance to the Region III Best Warrior Competition, representing the state of Georgia at the next level.Video by Spc. Chasity Williams and Spc. Katlynn Pickle, edited by Air Force Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conduct training alongside the Finnish Army during Exercise Arctic Forge 25, Helsinki, Finland, Feb. 24, 2025. This event is a multilateral exercise focused on enhancing arctic military capabilities with a focus on honing skills in austere conditions while reinforcing partnerships, strengthening alliances and increasing readiness. Video by Staff Sgt. Marc Heaton; edited by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Members of the California Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment assist in brush clearing in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires as a part of Task Force Rattlesnake. The task force is an ongoing partnership with the California National Guard and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CALFIRE. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes.
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A California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew performs aerial reconnaissance of areas affected by wildfires in Los Angeles, California, Jan. 15, 2025. More than 2,500 National Guard members on duty as part of wildfire response efforts manning traffic control points, providing security, and serving in aerial and ground firefighting crews in support of state and local authorities. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy.
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A California Air National Guard MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) equipped C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing provides support to wildland fire suppression efforts by dropping a line of fire retardant on the Palisades Fire in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades, California, Jan. 11, 2025.. Video by Master Sgt. Nicholas Carzis.
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During 2024, the National Guard deployed overseas, took part in large-scale training exercises, built enduring partnerships and responded to emergencies at home. As the year closes out, the National Guard remains ready to meet state and federal missions, and satisfy overseas security requirements. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.