APRIL 16, 2025 - The 134th Air Refueling Wing completed a four-day nuclear operational readiness exercise and combat readiness exercise April 5–8, reinforcing the wing’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of operational readiness. The training focused on a variety of mission scenarios, ranging from combat operations to nuclear deterrence and emphasized the critical … [Read more...]
Guardsmen Respond to Polk County Wildfire
APRIL 16, 2025 – The Tennessee Army National Guard provided two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion today to support a wildfire response in Polk County, at the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. The Black Hawk helicopters departed from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., … [Read more...]
Space Chiefs Reinforce International Partnerships
APRIL 16, 2025 - Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna hosted military space leaders from 18 other countries at the annual Space Chiefs Forum on April 10. The event is part of ongoing Space Force efforts to foster multinational collaboration that builds enduring operational advantages. First held in 2021, the … [Read more...]
Protection Cell Secures Guantanamo Bay
APRIL 16, 2025 –– Protection isn’t just a task, it’s a mission within the mission. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) protection cell has stood as the shield of the operation, safeguarding personnel, facilities, and the mission itself. The protection cell is a dynamic blend of joint capabilities, with Soldiers, Marines, and Civilians working together to address … [Read more...]
STEM Educators Dive Into Underwater Robotics
APRIL 16, 2025 - A STEM robotics workshop held at the Wenatchee Convention Center in Wenatchee, Washington, March 6, as part of the annual Washington Industrial Technology Education Association conference, has generated excitement among middle and high school teachers across the state. The event introduced teachers to the Seattle Manufacturing and Industrial Council's Core Plus … [Read more...]