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Indiana National Guard Soldiers with the 76th Mobile Brigade Combat Team and instructors operate a laptop connected to the Switchblade 600, a loitering munition system, during training at Camp Atterbury, near Edinburgh, Indiana, May 15, 2026. The 76th Brigade Soldiers trained in support of the Army’s Transforming in Contact initiative to modernize formations and increase lethality. Photo by Staff Sgt. Hector Tinoco.
Indiana Guard Strengthens Lethality Using New Weapons System
By Master Sgt. Jeff Lowry, | June 2, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana National Guard Soldiers with the 76th Mobile Brigade Combat Team fielded one of the Army's newest weapons systems at Camp Atterbury.The Hoosier Soldiers launched, flew and tested the Switchblade 600, a...
Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard dig fire lines during Wildland Firefighting Field Training at the Fire Training Academy, North Bend, Washington, May 28, 2026. Photo by Joseph Siemandel.
Washington Guard Strengthens Wildfire Readiness
By Joseph Siemandel, | June 2, 2026
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – More than 100 Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen sharpened their wildfire response capabilities during the annual Wildland Firefighting Academy at the Washington State Fire Training Academy in...
An Idaho Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crew conducts water bucket training near Lucky Peak Reservoir May 20, 2026. Idaho National Guard aviation crews conducted the training alongside Idaho Department of Lands personnel May 19-20 in preparation for the 2026 fire season. The Idaho Department of Lands experts employed reflective panels to simulate active fires and communicated with Army National Guard pilots to maximize the efficiency of each 530-gallon bucket of water dropped. In addition to the fleet of Black Hawks and crews standing by to support seasonal wildland firefighting efforts, Orchard Fire and Emergency Services is providing initial and refresher Wildland Firefighter 2 training to Idaho National Guard members. To date, more than 250 Idaho Guardsmen have completed the qualification course, ensuring they are ready to work fire lines in support ground operations. Photo by Mike Freeman.
Idaho Guard Trains for Wildfire Response
By Mike Freeman, | June 1, 2026
BOISE, Idaho – Idaho National Guard aviation crews conducted water bucket training alongside Idaho Department of Lands personnel May 19-20 in preparation for the 2026 fire season.The Idaho Department of Lands experts employed...
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