Senior Master Sgt. Kayla Clouser, noncommissioned officer in charge of the 127th Wing Student Flight, discusses the Student Flight program and opportunities for 127th Wing members to volunteer as mentors at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2026. The Student Flight program prepares newly enlisted Michigan Air National Guard members for Basic Military Training by providing instruction in military customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drill and ceremony, and other foundational Air Force skills while fostering mentorship and unit connection before members depart for training. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Drew Schumann)
Royal Welsh soldiers trained alongside U.S. and allied forces at Northern Strike, gaining experience with helicopters, urban combat and drones while strengthening battlefield readiness, interoperability and trust.
Medical teams from four military branches participated in a simulated mass-casualty event during exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan. More than 20 mock casualties were treated as personnel practiced evacuation, triage, and patient stabilization under realistic field conditions. Each branch played a specialized role, from patient transport and triage to equipment coordination and mortuary affairs. The exercise tested...
