U.S. Army Civil Affairs soldiers from Charlie Company, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion supporting Task Force Pegasus with NATO allies participate in Lithuanian Armed Forces’ Civil-Military operations exercise Confidence 2024 in Lithuania, Dec. 10, 2024. Confidence 2024 is Lithuania’s largest non-kinetic Civil-Military exercise involving NATO troops with collaboration of civil municipalities including local police departments, fire departments, hospitals. U.S. Troops with Task Force Pegasus participating in the exercise recognize the importance of connecting with local communities throughout Europe. Through community engagements, they continue to strengthen the bonds between local communities, assuring NATO allies of the partnership...
The Missouri National Guard's Homeland Response Force (HRF) demonstrated exceptional readiness during their certification from July 15-21, 2024, culminating in a rigorous Exercise Evaluation (EXEVAL) at "Crisis City" in Salina, KS. This intensive training, involving 557 personnel and nine units, tested the HRF's capabilities in handling CBRNE emergencies through real-world scenarios, earning them the highest possible rating and showcasing...