A California Army National Guard aircrew conducted aerial assessments on a UH-60 Black Hawk showing damage caused by recent wildfires in Palisades, California, on Jan. 15, 2025. More than 2,500 California National Guardsmen from across the state are supporting efforts to combat the fires in Los Angeles County. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Chau Le)
Airmen from the 163d Mission Support Group set up 14 tents to house 49th Military Police Brigade Soldiers during ongoing support efforts for the Palisades Fire response.
The 163d Attack Wing leadership is well on its way to implementing an A-Staff to bolster commanders’ decision-making capabilities, enhance command and control of wing operations, and integrate as a total-force partner.