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  • Minnesota Guard, Croatia Partner During Cyber Exercise

    POSTOJNA, Slovenia—Five Minnesota National Guard Soldiers participated in the Adriatic Regional Security Cyber Cooperation exercise from June 24 to July 25. Approximately 50 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states participated in the exercise with their armed forces partners from seven

  • Gen. Hokanson Pens Farewell Letter to the Force

    ARLINGTON, Va. - Today is my last day as the 29th Chief of the National Guard Bureau. At midnight tonight, I will relinquish my responsibilities. As I look back at the past four years, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to represent you, engage with you, and tell your incredible story. I will

  • Wisconsin Airmen Train on Agile Combat Employment Concepts

    MILWAUKEE, Wis – As part of the agile combat employment exercise, 128th Air Refueling Wing Airmen performed training to improve and learn different parts of their job functions to become multi-capable, interoperable, and efficient Airmen during deployment and wartime situations July 14-19. A

  • Alaska Airmen test modern warfare skills at SPEARS course

    FORT SMITH, Ark. – The 168th Civil Engineers Emergency Management team took part in the Air National Guard’s specialized personnel and equipment for the Austere Reconnaissance and Surveillance (SPEARS) course at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. The course incorporates Airmen into the Air Force’s

  • Malaysia, Washington Guard Focus on Leadership Development

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Ten members of the Washington Air National Guard visited their counterparts in the Malaysian Armed Forces from July 22 to 26. The purpose of the visit was to exchange ideas on leadership development and strengthen the existing State Partnership Program between the two

  • Team Kingsley participates in 2nd annual Cardboard Boat Race

    LAKE OF THE WOODS, OR -- 173rd Fighter Wing Airmen and their families gathered together at a local lake July 14, 2024 for the second annual cardboard boat race.  This unique morale event challenged different organizations across the wing to design, build, and race a boat through a set course on the

  • Indiana Guard Helps Deliver F-16s to Slovak Partners

    BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Two F-16 Fighting Falcons piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Eduardo Castaneda, 122nd Fighter Wing, and Capt. Sean Williams, Defense Contract Management Agency in Greenville, South Carolina, landed at 8:10 p.m. July 22 at Malacky Air Base, Slovakia.The fighter aircraft were the

  • South Carolina Air Guard Showcases ACE Concepts

    ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing conducted Exercise Caribbean Fox at St. Croix July 16-24, focusing on mastering Agile Combat Employment concepts to prepare for any global challenge.The wing simulated a rapid deployment to a forward

  • Outstanding Guard Airmen recognized during Focus on the Force

    Joint Base Andrews, MD -- Four exemplary Guardsmen were celebrated as Outstanding Airmen of the Year at a ceremony July 26th, held at the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md.Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak, acting director, Air National Guard and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa E. Perry,

  • Tennessee Airman, Space Force Brother Reunite in Germany

    RHEINLAND-PFALZ, Germany - No matter where you go or how long you’re there, home has a way of finding you. For two brothers serving their nation in different parts of the globe, home found them in Germany.U.S. Space Force Sgt. Jared Dreier, U.S. Space Forces Europe component Command Headquarters