FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Public affairs Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 183d Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, trained in Arctic conditions to prepare for cold-weather operations and assess how effectively they and their equipment function in austere environments during Northern Strike 26-1 Jan. 26-29. The training, held at Camp Grayling, Michigan, emphasized realism and … [Read more...]
Leadership at Street Level in Washington
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 — What fell softly days ago in the morning now resists every step. Snow pressed into sidewalks and medians has hardened into uneven barriers, narrowing walkways and subtly reshaping how the city moves. In Washington, winter rarely stops activity—it refines it. Winter compresses space, time and tolerance, testing whether systems built for routine can hold … [Read more...]
Guard Shapes Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Capabilities
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Two Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers supported an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) demonstration for a senior Army official recently at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Reed and Sgt. 1st Class Brent Wehr supported a UAS demonstration for Brent Ingraham, assistant … [Read more...]
Air National Guard Footprint Touches All Seven Continents
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - The Nevada Air National Guard began operating at the southernmost portion of the planet last year and continued its high-paced operations tempo flying C-130 Hercules aircraft over fires in North America. Over the past two years, at least one member of the Nevada Air National Guard has set foot on all seven continents — an uncommon distinction that … [Read more...]
Repair Depot Key to Army Aircraft Maintenance
JANUARY 29, 2026 - At the Connecticut National Guard's 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, workers refurbish and maintain the Army's fleet of rotary-wing aircraft. This unique job can save the War Department millions of dollars a year. Unlike field units that are trained and equipped to conduct basic maintenance on their aircraft, the repair depot is capable of … [Read more...]