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A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing jumps into Henry E. Rohlsen Airport near Christiansted in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 26, 2025 as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2, a large-scale special operations exercise being staged in multiple locations by Air Force Special Operations Command. The Airman, joined by 10 other combat controllers and pararescuemen, took control of the airfield to receive follow-on aircraft in support of simulated combat and contingency operations. Photo by Phil Speck.
Air National Guard Details Bonuses, Policy Changes Amid ‘Summer Surge Incentives’
By Master Sgt. Erich Smith, | Aug. 4, 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives – removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent...
A U.S. Marine Corps dentist, assisted by two U.S. Air Force medical personnel, provides dental care to a local resident during an Innovative Readiness Training mission in the Corpus Christi and Robstown, Texas, area, July 21, 2026. The mission brought together service members from multiple military branches to deliver no-cost health care while strengthening clinical skills and medical readiness. Courtesy photo.
Nebraska Guard Members Boost Readiness in Medical Mission
By Staff Sgt. Alexander Schriner, | Aug. 4, 2026
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Nebraska National Guard Airmen, active component, National Guard and U.S. Reserve service members provided no-cost medical, dental, optometry, behavioral health, pharmacy, public health and veterinary...
A UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, takes off to support a water drop mission on the Modrite Fire in Ferry County, Washington. Since 2012, more than 4,500 Guard members have partnered directly with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, delivering steadfast relief to Washington residents and dropping more than 4 million gallons of water on state wildfires. Photo by Master Sgt. Brandy Burke.
Washington Guard Supports Wildfire Response
By Joseph Siemandel, | Aug. 3, 2026
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – As wildfires spread across Washington state, Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have joined the firefight, working alongside state and local partners to protect threatened communities, property...
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