Capt. Noah Levin, a flight nurse with the 153rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, poses for a photo at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base in Cheyenne, Wyo., during an interview highlighting his role in aeromedical readiness, Nov. 16, 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Hunter Hermsen)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Lando, a cyber system operator with the 117th Intelligence Squadron, 117th Air Refueling Wing, checks connections and power sources inside a server room, Nov. 12, 2025, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. A former Marine all source intelligence analyst, Lando enlisted with the Birmingham unit after spending several months training alongside the Airmen he now serves with. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Paul Mann)

New York National Guard members assigned to the 107th Attack Wing and 153rd Troop Command listen to a brief before the official start of the exercise, Nov. 4th 2025, Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo. Attendees were given situational challenges throughout the two-day exercise, designed to better prepare for real-world activation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt Jason Carr)

An F-15C Eagle aircraft flies over the flight line at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA, October 23, 2025. It was a tearful farewell as the last trio of Eagles from Barnes Air National Guard Base departed for their permanent resting place at the “boneyard” Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Melanie J. Casineau)

Airmen of the 102nd Intelligence Wing board a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Formosa Guardian on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 2025. During Exercise Formosa Guardian, the Inspector General team evaluated the 102nd Intelligence Wing’s ability to mobilize and employ expeditionary forces, perform mission essential tasks, and support functions across the employment and sustainment phases. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Terry stands with his siblings (from left) Airman Basic Morgan Terry, Airman Basic Kael Terry, and Airman Rachel Terry following Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 20, 2025. Morgan, Kael and Rachel all chose to enlist in the Colorado Air National Guard following in their brother, Ryan’s, footsteps in 2024 with the 233rd Security Forces Squadron, Greeley Air National Guard Station, Colorado. (U.S. Air National photo by Senior Master Sgt. Glen Newton)