The Utah National Guard conducted Exercise Wolverine, a joint training event held April 27–30, 2026, focused on improving coordination capabilities across cyber operations, joint fires, and support to civil authorities in a contested homeland environment. The exercise emphasized building trust and strengthening partnerships between military and civilian organizations.
The name “Wolverine” comes directly from the 1984 film Red Dawn, which follows a foreign invasion of the U.S. and the fight to defend communities on domestic soil. Exercise Wolverine builds on that concept, simulating what happens when an adversary targets the U.S. homeland.
The exercise focused on responding to potential threats at home, testing coordination,...
