MAY 29, 2025 – The Louisiana National Guard conducted its annual Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Baton Rouge May 21, uniting key personnel across multiple commands to refine emergency response plans ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The ROC Drill brings together leaders and planners from across the Louisiana Guard, including … [Read more...]
A-10s Headed to the Boneyard
MAY 29, 2025 - The Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing has officially begun the divestment of its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the first jet departing Gowen Field, May 27, 2025, for the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, commonly known as the boneyard, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The departure marks the beginning of a broader … [Read more...]
Hegseth Travels to Singapore
MAY 29, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Washington for Singapore yesterday to attend an annual Asian security summit and meet with an assortment of defense counterparts. "We're going out to Singapore to hold a series of meetings to ensure that region understands America will be strong," Hegseth told reporters prior to boarding his flight at Joint Base Andrews, … [Read more...]
C-130s Deliver US, Spanish Paratroopers to Latvia
MAY 29, 2025 - The 37th Airlift Squadron conducted airlift operations in Latvia May 13-17 as part of exercise Swift Response 25, a multinational exercise aimed at testing NATO’s ability to deploy forces quickly across Europe. SR25 is one of three major exercises under DEFENDER 25, an annual U.S. Army-led deployment and training event with 29 participating nations conducting … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola 600 Race Honored Fallen Heroes
MAY 29, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reminded Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by our nation's fallen during the state of freedom address he delivered ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, May 25, 2025. Race day was dedicated to honoring the military, with memorable moments throughout. The "600 Miles of … [Read more...]