Soldiers of the 991st Aviation Troop Command, Nevada Army National Guard, conducted day and night aerial gunnery operations demonstrating precision, readiness, and lethality from the air at the Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, June 11, 2026. Crews worked around the clock to engage targets, strengthen crew coordination, and maintain combat readiness in a dynamic training environment.
Training under both daylight and nighttime conditions ensures aircrews remain prepared to operate anytime, anywhere. Through realistic scenarios and demanding flight operations, these Soldiers continue to sharpen the skills necessary to support missions and defend our nation.
Soldiers from the 422nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced trained with the 991st Aviation Troop Command on cold-load procedures aboard a CH-47 Chinook for the Desert Forge in Nevada. The training improved aircraft safety familiarity and prepared the unit to provide tactical communications support during the exercise.
