U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 246th Intelligence Squadron and 218th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group participate in the Tennessee GRIT (Guard Readiness Improvement Training) course at the Volunteer Training Site in Smyrna, Tennessee Aug. 5, 2025. GRIT is a statewide initiative launched by the Tennessee National Guard to enhance physical readiness, resilience, and leadership through physically and mentally challenging team-based exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Roberto Mercado)
118th Medical Group (118th MDG) Airmen and medical professionals from across the Tennessee National Guard and the Bulgarian armed forces strengthened bonds through a joint exchange of medical best practices June 10-24 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Tennessee Air National Guard‘s 118th Wing made history recently with a successful MQ-9 remotely piloted vehicle flight from California to Smyrna, Tennessee.
