U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Donnan, center, assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, prepares his carabiners and rope system before climbing a training tower during rope rescue instruction at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wisconsin, Aug. 26, 2026. Patriot 26, an Air National Guard-hosted exercise taking place at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, brings together approximately 1,000 Airmen and Soldiers from National Guard units across 35 states, along with federal, state and local agencies, to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination during large-scale emergencies. The training gives Airmen hands-on experience with rope systems and technical rescue techniques used to operate safely in elevated and difficult-to-access environments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Conley)
| Date Taken: | 08.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2026 14:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9894007 |
| VIRIN: | 260826-A-SE118-9492 |
| Resolution: | 5063x4460 |
| Size: | 4.65 MB |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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