Montana Air National Guard ends C-130H era with final tactical flight

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey October 4, 2026 at 04:30PM GREAT FALLS, Mont. — The Montana Air National Guard’s 120th Airlift Wing conducted its final tactical training flight with the C-130H Hercules, Oct. 3, ending a 12-year chapter in the wing’s history. Two C-130Hs flew a two-ship tactical formation over Montana before returning to Great Falls, where firefighters welcomed the aircraft with a traditional water salute.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576320/montana-air-national-guard-ends-c-130h-era-with-final-tactical-flight"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2610/9985217/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Montana Air National Guard ends C-130H era with final tactical flight" /></a>

IDANG firefighters visits Cambodia to build foundation for future training

Story by Master Sgt. Mercedee Wilds October 3, 2026 at 03:20PM Idaho Air National Guardsmen, including two fire protection specialists from the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sept. 19-26, 2026, to assess fire response capabilities and lay the groundwork for future training through the Idaho National Guard’s State Partnership Program.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576293/idang-firefighters-visits-cambodia-build-foundation-future-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2610/9984049/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="IDANG firefighters visits Cambodia to build foundation for future training" /></a>

Fort Buchanan highlights lithium battery safety during Fire Prevention Week

Story by October 1, 2026 at 03:40PM Installation leaders and firefighters gathered at command headquarters Sept. 30 to mark Fire Prevention Week, raise awareness of lithium-ion battery hazards and promote safe charging, storage and handling practices across the community.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576163/fort-buchanan-highlights-lithium-battery-safety-during-fire-prevention-week"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2610/9980063/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Fort Buchanan highlights lithium battery safety during Fire Prevention Week" /></a>

Joint training modernization: Lt. Gen. Pearson and Chief Smith’s visit to the 17th Training Wing

Story by Senior Airman Brian Lummus October 1, 2026 at 10:52AM U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Max Pearson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, and Chief Master Sgt. Tyler Smith, intelligence career field manager, toured the 17th Training Wing to observe the modernization of joint-force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as firefighter training, Sept. 24-26.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576116/joint-training-modernization-lt-gen-pearson-and-chief-smiths-visit-17th-training-wing"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2610/9978648/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Joint training modernization: Lt. Gen. Pearson and Chief Smith’s visit to the 17th Training Wing" /></a>

Fort Carson Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week

Story by Brea Corley September 30, 2026 at 02:02PM The Fort Carson Fire Department (FCFD) is gearing up to host a series of community events for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-9, 2026, to promote installation-wide safety and bolster home preparedness across the Mountain Post.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576031/fort-carson-fire-department-celebrates-fire-prevention-week"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9976231/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Fort Carson Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week" /></a>