183d Medical Group Capability on Display

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - The 183d Medical Group demonstrated its readiness and capability to deploy in support of United States Air Force and Department of Defense global objectives during a comprehensive exercise held May 3, 2025.The exercise, conducted at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, tested the

Washington Air Guard’s Warrant Officers Pave Way

CAMP MURRAY, Washington – The 194th Wing’s warrant officers are not only breaking new ground — they’re laying the foundation for generations to come.For the first time in more than 65 years, the Air Force reintroduced warrant officers (WOs) into its ranks on Dec. 6, 2024. Members of Warrant Officer

Royal Thai Air Force, Washington Guard Finalize Plans for Enduring Partners 2025

SPOKANE, Wash. – Airmen with the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force assembled in western Washington May 19-24 to finalize plans for Enduring Partners 2025, an exercise involving RTAF and the Washington Air National Guard to be held this summer in Thailand.During the recent

JBSA-Lackland’s 'One Base, One Network': A key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity

Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve, told Congress that funding shortfalls and aging aircraft are jeopardizing Reserve readiness. This all despite the cost-effectiveness and crucial role the Reserve plays in national defense.Healy, who also is the

Guam Guard Cyber Participates in Balikatan 2025

MANILA, Philippines (April 27, 2025) – A team of cyber professionals and an intelligence analyst from the Guam National Guard attended Balikatan 2025, participating in the three-week Cyber Defense Exercise alongside teams from various nations.On the Guam Guard’s team were members of the Armed Forces

US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 25

ANZI, Morocco - U.S. joint forces worked alongside the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) at the humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) field hospital from May 11 to 23, 2025, to positively impact the health and well-being of local communities near Anzi, Morocco. During that time, medical personnel from

Oregon Guard Soldier Sets New World Record for Hand Release Push-Ups

WEST SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Army National Guard Physician Assistant Maj. Tommy Vu set a new world record May 23 for the most hand-release push-ups completed in one hour, achieving 1,422 repetitions at West Coast Strength gym in West Salem.The record attempt, which required a minimum of 1,250

Nordhaus to Senate: ‘National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America’

WASHINGTON —Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense Thursday, the National Guard Bureau’s senior leader emphasized the Guard’s value to America.Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, joined reserve component senior leaders to

Forging strength through partnership: US and Moroccan Air Forces unite for African Lion 2025

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Against the backdrop of desert skies and dynamic terrain, more than 10,000 troops from 50 nations converged for African Lion 2025 (AL25), the largest joint annual military exercise on the African continent. From May 12–23, U.S. and Moroccan Air Forces led an array of tactical