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Oct- 2023 -

9 October

Members of the Kosovo Security Force Hazardous Materials Company discover clues that lead to a planted, homemade explosive device in a training scenario in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2023. The KSF worked with the 71st Civil Support Team, Iowa National Guard for a week long opportunity to work alongside the Des Moines Fire Department to find hazardous materials. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rachel I. White)

US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops

The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.

Sep- 2023 -

18 September

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Texas National Guard, Chilean Army Train for Cyber Attacks in Santiago

The Texas National Guard and the Chilean Army have completed a joint exercise in Santiago to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.

Jul- 2023 -

10 July

Exercises

Members of multiple special operations units participated with allies and partners from 18 nations in the Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 23-01, held throughout West Virginia, from May 27 to June 17 Ridge Runner is a dynamic and realistic exercise platform for the United States Special Operations Command and community of interest allies and partners that enables participants to train on mission essential tasks and assess and validate readiness while enhancing the nation's strategic irregular warfare capabilities.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Guard Special Forces Practice Counterinsurgency in West Virginia

The US Army National Guard conducted a Special Forces exercise to upskill in counterinsurgency and interoperability with foreign forces.

May- 2023 -

5 May

War

UK Ukraine training mission Operation Orbital

Rojoef Manuel

Arkansas Army National Guard Takes Over Multinational Training for Ukraine

The Arkansas Army National Guard has assumed command of a training group upskilling Ukraine to defend against Russia’s illegal invasion.

Feb- 2023 -

6 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air National Guard Trains Airmen With New F-16 Radar Capability

The US Air National Guard has trained airmen with the new AN/ASQ-236 radar pods aboard F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighters.

Jan- 2023 -

10 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air National Guard Constructs New C-130J Flight Training Simulator

The US Air National Guard has begun the construction of a new military transport flight training simulator in California.

Dec- 2022 -

29 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Minnesota Air National Guard F-16s Receive Latest AESA Radar

The Minnesota Air National Guard has received the latest active electronic scanned array radar for nine F-16 Fighting Falcons.

Sep- 2022 -

28 September

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Essentium Demonstrates Field-Deployable 3D Printer to US Navy

Essentium has demonstrated the viability and efficacy of its field-deployable 3D printing technology at the US Navy’s Repair Technology Exercise in California.

Jun- 2022 -

20 June

Cyber

Joe Saballa

US Conducts ‘Largest’ Cyber Defense Exercise

The US Department of Defense has conducted the country’s “largest” unclassified cyber defense exercise involving American cyber specialists.

6 June

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

US National Guards to Cooperate With Taiwan Military: President Tsai

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has announced that the US is considering cooperation between its National Guard and Taiwan's armed forces.

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