U.S. soldiers assigned to the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), operate an M777 howitzer during a fire mission Exercise Saber Junction 26 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Sept. 03, 2026. The U.S. Army is implementing its Continuous Transformation initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its war-fighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aubrey Boyle, JMRC Vipers)
CAMP RILEA, Ore. — Coastal winds and driving rain set the stage as Airmen from the 173d Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base demonstrated exceptional readiness and lethality during the 2026 Oregon National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held March 19–21 at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center.
