National Guard News
A Montana Air National Guard Airman and a Sri Lanka Air Force officer discuss C-130H operations during a subject-matter expert exchange as part of Atlas Angel II at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31, 2026. The exchange allows U.S. and Sri Lankan personnel to share knowledge and best practices in aircraft operations and maintenance while strengthening interoperability between partner forces. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey.
Montana Guard, Sri Lanka Strengthen Partnership With Atlas Angel II
By Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey, | Aug. 31, 2026
KATUNAYAKE, Sri Lanka – Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined Sri Lankan military counterparts Aug. 31 at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake to kick off Atlas Angel II, a five-day exercise focused on humanitarian...

An Airman assigned to the 179th Medical Group performs a vision examination on a young patient during GuardCare 2026 at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Heritage Hall in Athens, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2026. GuardCare brought together military medical professionals and state and local health agencies to provide no-cost vision, dental and medical services to residents of Athens County. Photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Simpson.
Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care
By Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser, | Aug. 31, 2026
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio National Guard medical personnel joined state and community partners to provide no-cost healthcare and support services to Athens County residents and other Ohioans during GuardCare, conducted Aug. 1-2, at...

U.S. Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, complete infrastructure projects during a deployment for training at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, Aug. 15-29, 2026. The deployment for training provided Airmen hands-on training in their respective civil engineer career fields while working alongside members of the Royal Canadian Air Force to complete projects supporting 4 Wing personnel and their families. The annual exchange strengthens interoperability, readiness and the partnership between the two nations. Photo by Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds.
Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada
By Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds, | Aug. 31, 2026
COLD LAKE, Alberta – Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Civil Engineer Squadron traveled to Canada Aug. 15-29 as a deployment for training to complete infrastructure projects alongside members of the Royal...