JUNE 18, 2024 - A KC-135 Stratotanker and crew from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing performed a flyover above the Iowa Speedway near Newton on Sunday, prior to the NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 race. The refueling jet flyover was a fitting prelude to Iowa’s first ever NASCAR Cup Series race billed as being “fueled” by ethanol, made from Iowa corn. The … [Read more...]
Guard, Army, FEMA Train for Hurricane Response
U.S. Army North stages a practice hurricane response during the 2024 Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept drill at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 4. The Hurricane ROC Drill prepares ARNORTH and other federal agencies counter such disasters and safeguard American citizens. (U.S. Army photo by Christopher Grissett). JUNE 17, 2024 – More than 150 military and civilian partners … [Read more...]
No Bridge? No Problem. Soldiers Bring the Solution
JUNE 14, 2024 - Visitors to Sacramento District’s Black Butte Dam and Lake in Orland, California, had the opportunity to catch more than fish and scenic lake views from April 29-May 3. On one stretch of lake, visitors also caught a glimpse of how the California Army National Guard can create a floating, mobile bridge in a matter of minutes. The 132nd Multi-Role Bridge … [Read more...]
Air National Guard Wing Conducts ’Super Drill’
Airmen assigned to 167th Airlift Wing fire the M4 carbine during weapon qualification training at the 167th Airlift Wing firing range, Martinsburg, West Virginia, June 7, 2024. The weapon qualification training provides Airmen with skills and confidence that will serve them throughout their careers and future deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Joshua … [Read more...]
Chaplains Address Guard Soldiers’ Spiritual Health
Command Sgt. Maj. John. T. Raines, the 13th Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, presented guidance on Soldier readiness at the Chaplains Section Training held Wednesday, 8 May 2024, at The National Guard’s Professional Education Center, Camp Robinson, Arkansas. The Chaplains are training to develop spiritual readiness in Soldiers, as outlined in the holistic health … [Read more...]