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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,...
Leaders and planners from across the National Guard gathered alongside industry partners, emergency management officials and subject-matter experts at the Emergency Response Workshop at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans, March 31-April 2.
National Guard Leaders Strengthen Disaster Response Coordination
By Maj. Darren T. Herring Jr., | April 8, 2026
NEW ORLEANS – More than 200 National Guard leaders, planners and emergency management partners gathered in New Orleans March 31 to April 2 for the Louisiana National Guard’s Emergency Response Workshop, aimed at strengthening...
U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Tianna Wilson, Georgia National Guard, and Brianna Rodriguez-Munns, Arkansas National Guard, public affairs noncommissioned officers assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, provided immediate medical aid to a minor involved in a vehicle-versus-scooter accident in Washington on March 31. About 2,500 National Guard members support the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District. Photo by Sgt. Katlynn Pickle.
National Guard Soldiers Aid Injured Minor in DC Crash
By Sgt. Katlynn Pickle, | April 8, 2026
WASHINGTON – Two National Guard noncommissioned officers assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia provided immediate medical aid to an injured minor following a vehicle-versus-scooter accident March 31, applying...
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