OCTOBER 25, 2022 - The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing launched the first of five LC-130 “Skibird” aircraft to Antarctica Oct. 19 to support National Science Foundation research. The LC-130 version of the C-130 Hercules is the largest aircraft in the world able to land on snow and ice on skis. The aircraft are equipped with eight-bladed propellers for the … [Read more...]
Tennessee Aquatic Rescue Team Practices Search and Rescue
OCTOBER 24, 2022 – The Tennessee Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team and state and local first responders conducted a joint search and rescue exercise on Kentucky Lake Oct. 19. The exercise integrated land, water and air assets from participating departments. The Tennessee National Guard provided a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, crewmembers and hoist operators. The Nashville … [Read more...]
Army Guard Readies For 2030
OCTOBER 17, 2022 – Army National Guard leaders held a discussion forum during the annual Association of the United States Army meeting in Washington to discuss how the Army Guard plans to attract new talent and modernize alongside the Army. The panel, led by Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, examined recruiting and retention efforts, division alignment, … [Read more...]
Guard Learns Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Basics
OCTOBER 12, 2022 – Decontamination subject matter experts with the Washington National Guard’s 10th Homeland Response Force conducted a two-day hazardous material familiarization course for active-duty Soldiers with the 153rd Medical Detachment (Blood Support), 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 62nd Medical Brigade, Sept. 22-23. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Collins, Sgt. … [Read more...]
Army National Guard Makes It to Final Round
OCTOBER 11, 2022 – Five members Army National Guard were among four teams selected for the final round of the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Squad Competition. The Best Squad Competition, formerly known as the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, is an annual event used to name the U.S. Army’s Best Squad as well as the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the … [Read more...]