Soldiers of the 1-149th Infantry Battalion perform training simulations as a part of the Exportable Combat Training Center (XCTC) exercise at Fort Pickett, Virginia, June 19, 2025. Soldiers are required to be highly proficient at remaining mobile, adaptable, and lethal with all their assigned weapon systems, a concept reinforced by training exercises such as this. (U.S. Army National Guard b-roll by Sgt. Caleb Sooter)
During their annual training from June 6–21, 2025, the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery Regiment at Fort Knox, Kentucky, focused on enhancing readiness by mastering artillery fundamentals, including operating Paladin howitzers and performing placement maneuvers. Additionally, they integrated counter-unmanned aerial systems training to address evolving battlefield threats, emphasizing the importance of rapid response and unit cohesion in...
