134 Civil Engineers Strengthen Infrastructure and Readiness in Korea

Story by Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys June 18, 2026 at 01:21PM 134th Civil Engineer Squadron strengthening infrastructure capabilities while supporting mission readiness, in support of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, June 3-17, 2026, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Tennessee-based team joined the project as part of a rotational plan of National Guard and U.S. Reserve units working with their active counterparts on various improvement upgrades and maintenance endeavors while also completing vital training across the base. As construction teams completed over 50 work orders while logging over 2300 work hours, 134th CES firefighters completed multiple aircraft rescue and firefighting exercises with the 8th CES. These efforts increase cohesion and support that allow guard, reserve and active forces to better understand their shared roles in integrated environments.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/568148/134-civil-engineers-strengthen-infrastructure-and-readiness-korea"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9741407/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="134 Civil Engineers Strengthen Infrastructure and Readiness in Korea" /></a>

Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey June 12, 2026 at 05:38PM GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Montana Army National Guard firefighters trained alongside Airmen and state firefighters assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing Fire Department during a joint aircraft rescue firefighting exercise at the 120th Airlift Wing, June 11. The training brought together Soldiers from the Montana Army National Guard's firefighting detachments and personnel from the wing fire department for classroom instruction and hands-on live-fire scenarios designed to strengthen aircraft rescue firefighting capabilities and improve interoperability across the Montana National Guard.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567663/montana-national-guard-firefighters-strengthen-interoperability-through-joint-live-fire-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9747439/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training" /></a>

Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training

Story by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey June 12, 2026 at 05:38PM GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Montana Army National Guard firefighters trained alongside Airmen and state firefighters assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing Fire Department during a joint aircraft rescue firefighting exercise at the 120th Airlift Wing, June 11. The training brought together Soldiers from the Montana Army National Guard's firefighting detachments and personnel from the wing fire department for classroom instruction and hands-on live-fire scenarios designed to strengthen aircraft rescue firefighting capabilities and improve interoperability across the Montana National Guard.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567663/montana-national-guard-firefighters-strengthen-interoperability-through-joint-live-fire-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9747439/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Montana National Guard firefighters strengthen interoperability through joint live-fire training" /></a>

Utah Air National Guard joins regional partners in large-scale mass casualty exercise

Story by Master Sgt. Nicholas Perez June 11, 2026 at 11:28AM Flames rose from a simulated aircraft wreckage site as emergency vehicles converged from every direction. Nearby, volunteer victims waited for treatment, firefighters coordinated rescue efforts, and emergency managers tracked the situation from the Emergency Operations Center. The Utah Air National Guard joined local, state, and federal partners May 28 during Exercise Green Thunder 2026, a full-scale mass-casualty exercise at Salt Lake City International Airport designed to strengthen regional emergency response coordination and readiness. The exercise simulated a catastrophic aircraft crash involving civilian and military passengers, requiring responders to manage fire suppression, casualty care, security operations, emergency communications, public information, and command-and-control functions. Airmen from across the Utah Air National Guard took part in fire emergency services, medical response, security forces, emergency management, and public affairs operations. The exercise also activated emergency operations personnel, allowing agencies to practice information sharing and decision-making during a complex incident.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567426/utah-air-national-guard-joins-regional-partners-large-scale-mass-casualty-exercise"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9742812/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Utah Air National Guard joins regional partners in large-scale mass casualty exercise" /></a>

Davis-Monthan fire personnel and lifeguards train for water emergencies

Story by Senior Airman Christopher Ornelas June 10, 2026 at 04:58PM Davis-Monthan Fire Department personnel and base lifeguards trained together at the base pool to strengthen water emergency response, improve coordination and encourage families to practice water safety before the summer swimming season.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/567379/davis-monthan-fire-personnel-and-lifeguards-train-water-emergencies"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9740920/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Davis-Monthan fire personnel and lifeguards train for water emergencies" /></a>