The mortar platoon of Headquarters Headquarters Command 1-163 Combined Arms Battalion conducts live fire mortar training in Limestone Hills, Mont. on April 5, 2024 to build proficiency on the 120mm mortar systems. Forward Observers from the 148th Field Artillery Regiment worked with the mortar platoon to direct fires.
First ever Montana Guardsman placed 13th at the 2023 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia April 14 through 16. 2nd Lt. Nathanael LaCorte and teammate 1st Lt. Copeland Zaunbrecher's grit, determination, and stamina placed them in the top 25% of the competing Best Ranger teams.