Iowa National Guard soldiers assigned to the 1133rd Transportation Company, 185th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 734th Regional Support Group, participated in Operation Patriot Press, a large-scale logistical exercise hosted annually by the Joint Munitions Command, June 6-20, 2026. Cpt. Nathan Hoeger, the 1133rd Transportation Company commander, Warrant Officer 1 Brent Miller, maintenance warrant officer, and 1st Sgt. Jon McDonough, 1133rd Transportation Company first sergeant, reflect on the value of real-world experience gained in Operation Patriot Press and the importance of maintenance throughout the mission. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Annalise Guckenberger)
Col. Anthony Bradley assumed command of the 132d Wing during a change of command ceremony held May 3 at the 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard in Des Moines, Iowa. The ceremony formally transferred leadership of the Wing to Bradley, who succeeds Col. Travis J. Crawmer who led the unit since 2021.
