U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, conduct a wildfire suppression drill using an HH-60M Black Hawk at Angostura Reservoir, South Dakota, May 1, 2026. The training is part of annual certification and recertification with South Dakota Wildland Fire and provides hands-on experience for interagency ground personnel.
Since the launch of the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have administered Narcan to at least 18 individuals experiencing drug overdoses across the District of Columbia. The lifesaving responses highlight the Guard’s commitment to community safety, with medically trained service members equipped and prepared to act when seconds count. Their efforts reflect the mission’s broader goal of supporting...
