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    Michigan National Guard Soldiers Conduct HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise During Northern Strike 26-2 [Image 17 of 17]

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    A military wheeled armored vehicle is traveling at speed along a dirt road, kicking up dust. A soldier in combat helmet and gear is visible standing in the open top hatch. The vehicle bears unit markings '272HSG 182FA' and tactical identifier 'A22', consistent with a U.S. Army field exercise.

    GRAYLING, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

    08.07.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Brayden Stephan 

    Michigan National Guard

    Members of the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan National Guard, conduct a live-fire exercise utilizing the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during Northern Strike 26-2 at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center, Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 7, 2026.

    Northern Strike is an Army-sponsored, multi-component, multinational exercise designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability among participating forces. Northern Strike 26-2, Michigan’s largest and longest joint readiness exercise, is held Aug. 1-15, 2026, at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center and features approximately 9,000 participants. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brayden Stephan)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 07:12
    Photo ID: 9857606
    VIRIN: 260808-Z-FO244-1001
    Resolution: 2048x1152
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    Location: GRAYLING, MICHIGAN, US
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