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Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing practice hot pit procedures on the F-35 Lightning II with pilots from the 56th Fighter Wing out of Tucson, Arizona, April 3, 2026, at Kingsley Field, Oregon. Hot Pit procedures are one of many skills members of the 173rd Fighter Wing are developing as they prepare for a future mission. Photo by Airman 1st Class Zach Cook.
Oregon Guard Airmen to Sharpen Readiness, Lethality
By Master Sgt. Daniel Reed, | April 9, 2026
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – Oregon National Guard Airmen at Kingsley Field will participate in a series of training events this summer aimed at strengthening readiness, reinforcing foundational skills and honoring the legacy of...
Firefighters from the Port of Laem Chabang participate in subject matter expert exchange with Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard at the Port of Laem Chabang and Sri Racha Hospital, Thailand, March 7, 2026. Courtesy photo.
Washington Guard, Thai Partners Expand Disaster Response Capabilities
By Joseph Siemandel, | April 9, 2026
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard joined Thai partners for a week-long subject matter expert exchange at the Port of Laem Chabang and Sri Racha Hospital, March 2-9, reinforcing a...
Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, and the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, walk on the flight line Sept. 25, 2025, at Burlington Air National Guard Base, Vt. The units partnered to train on F-35 operations, enhancing cross-airframe, multi-capable Airmen skills and fifth-generation interoperability. The training ensures Airmen can maintain both the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, improving operational readiness and strengthening collaboration with NATO partners. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis.
Virginia Airmen Strengthen Interoperability Across Platforms
By Staff Sgt. Kellyann Elish, | April 8, 2026
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — In the high-stakes world of fifth-generation warfare, mission success can hinge on how quickly a fighter jet returns to the fight. For Airmen of the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard,...
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