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  • Maj. Gen. Randal Efferson posing for an official photo in front of the U.S. Flag
    Maj. Gen. Randal Efferson posing for an official photo in front of the U.S. Flag
  • Lwanga was selected as ANG biomedical specialist officer of the year, and Bower-Jones was named ANG privileged advanced practice nurse of the year.
    Lwanga was selected as ANG biomedical specialist officer of the year, and Bower-Jones was named ANG privileged advanced practice nurse of the year.
  • Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of War cyber training event, bringing together over 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories and 23 countries to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale.
    Cyber Shield 2026 is the largest annual Department of War cyber training event, bringing together over 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories and 23 countries to collaborate and strengthen cyber capabilities on a global scale.
  • Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
    Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
  • Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
    Ceremony of Headquarters Hawaii Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Flight
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Bishop, a 123rd Intelligence Squadron Signals Intelligence analyst serving in the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group, 188th Wing, Arkansas National Guard, graduated with a perfect score on the Apprentice Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas, on July 10, 2026.
    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Bishop, a 123rd Intelligence Squadron Signals Intelligence analyst serving in the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group, 188th Wing, Arkansas National Guard, graduated with a perfect score on the Apprentice Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas, on July 10, 2026.

184th Wing Point Defense Battle Lab tests autonomous drone swarms at Smoky Hill

Airmen assigned to the 184th Wing’s Point Defense Battle Lab test autonomous drone swarm capabilities during a live demonstration at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range near Salina, Kansas, May 7, 2026. Working alongside the PDBL, industry partners demonstrated how they can successfully coordinate up to 1,000 Group 1 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) using a single ground control operator, further showcasing how rapid innovation can counter emerging airborne threats. The demonstration supports Air Combat Command's ongoing initiative to develop tactics and procedures for countering small UAS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Root)

PHOTO BY: 1st Lt. Samantha Root
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