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What is Happening at the Alpena CRTC

More Than Fighting Fires
This past week the Alpena CRTC Fire Department conducted Cold Water Rescue Training.
CRTC Firefighter Ice Rescue Training
With Michigan's abundance of water recreation all aspects of training is critical.
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K9's Train Hard
(courtesy photo by John Johnston/released)
MIANG Airmen of the Year
Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Wohlford (left), Michigan Air National Guard Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2017-2018, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Smith (right), Michigan Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2017-2018, were honored at the Michigan National Guard's annual Memorial Pass and Review, Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 24, 2018. Both are assigned to Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich.
A-10 Thunderbolt II
Grayling, Mich. -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, drops two Mark 82 bombs, during an operational readiness assessment at the Grayling Aerial Gunnery Range, near Grayling, Mich., Aug. 3, 2018. More than 500 Citizen-Airmen and 12 A-10's of the 127th Wing ANGB mobilized for a simulated deployment for an ORA that created opportunities to practice their proficiency while being assessed for wartime tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Kujawa) — at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.
Keeping the Mission Flying
Master Sgt. James Dunn, Fuels Superintendent for Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich. Dunn has been the fuel superintendent for 16 years and has served as part of the armed forces in different refueling missions for 36 years. Click on image for full story.
The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department assists fire fighters from the Ohio National Guard, Tennessee National Guard, Latvia, Estonia, and Bulgaria in a night burn training exercise. The firefighters have been working closely to optimize their skills during Northern Strike 18.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
Visits with airmen and soldiers participating in exercise Northern Strike at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Aug. 15, 2018.
Operation Northern Strike pours millions into local economy
ALPENA – Over 6,000 military men and women pour 2-million dollars into the local economy from Operation Northern Strike–alone–every year.
NS18
Chief Master Sgt. Jerome Torres, Airfield Manager, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., oversees the flight line during Northern Strike 18, Alpena, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018
Lt. Gen. Leonids Kalnins, Chief of Defense, National Armed Forces of Latvia, receives a memento from Col. John Miner, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., on Aug. 13, 2018 at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich. In 2018, Michigan and Latvia are celebrating their 25th year of collaboration under the U.S. National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program (SPP). (Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Andrew Layton/released)
Michigan and Latvia celebrate 25th year
Lt. Gen. Leonids Kalnins, Chief of Defense, National Armed Forces of Latvia, visits with Maj. Gen. Leonard Isabelle, Commander, Michigan Air National Guard, and Lt. Col. Dustin Budd, Michigan National Guard Bilateral Affairs Officer
Drop Zone
Pararescue specialists with the 103rd Rescue Squadron, Westhampton Beach, New York, parachute into a simulated hot landing zone at the Carmeuse Calcite Quarry, Rogers City, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018. This allows them a safe environment to hone their landing skills.
World War II veteran Claude Cawood
World War II veteran, Claude Cawood, gives a high five after firing the M777 Howitzer, Aug. 9, 2018 at Camp Grayling, Mich.
Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment
Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, standby for transportation to another range during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich
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Soldiers from the 1-296th Infantry Battalion, Puerto Rico National Guard, and security forces from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., participated in a base defense exercise, Aug. 9, 2018, Northern Strike 18.
Exercise TURBO DISTRIBUTION continued this week with units from 123rd Contingency Response Group and 690th Rapid Port Opening Element. Hundreds of Airmen participated in the exercise over the last two weeks.
Firefighters from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Estonian air force participate in a familiarization course for rotary-wing aircraft during exercise Northern Strike 18
1st Lt. Patrick Retzer
an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., returns from a flight mission during an operational readiness assessment at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center on July 30, 2018.
Tech. Sgt. Michael Durga
Marshals in a pilot in an A-10 Thunderbolt II, 107th Fighter Squadron, also from Selfridge, at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center during an operational readiness assessment on July 30, 2018
127th WIng
Security Measures
Next Level Training
Today, firefighters from Michigan, Tennessee, Bulgaria, Estonia, and Latvia participated in a high-angle rescue course at Alpena CRTC. There has been a rich collaboration between multinational first responders here this summer, culminating with their participation in exercise Northern Strike 18.
Defense
Infantry Marines with the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Division from Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Infantry Marines with the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Division from Grand Rapids, Mich., worked as opposing forces during simulated defense procedures and ambushes against Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the German Army and Air Force teamed with soldiers from the 1-296th Infantry Battalion, Puerto Rico
Defense vs Ambushes Full Force
Infantry Marines with the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Division from Grand Rapids, Mich., worked as opposing forces during simulated defense procedures and ambushes against Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the German Army and Air Force, teamed with soldiers from the 1-296th Infantry Battalion, Puerto Rico National Guard.
Marines execute Amphibious Assault
Marines from Company A, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, Norfolk, Va.
Amphibious Assault Training
MEDEVAC Evacuation Training
An HH-60M MEDEVAC Black Hawk Helicopter begins landing as part of medical evacuation training for the 294th Medical Company based out of Washington, Iowa, August 6, 2018, Camp Grayling, Michigan. The 294 Medical Co. is training in support of Northern Strike 18.
Medical Join Forces
U.S. Army soldiers, airmen, and British Soldiers make conversation prior to conducting medical evacuation training . The 294 Medical Co. is training in support of Northern Strike 18.
Crash Exercise
Emergency Instruction
Latvian Firefighters receive training as first responders and vehicle extrication during Northern Strike 18.
Vehicle Crash Extraction Exercise
Firefighters Extraction Vehicle Training

Alpena CRTC Capabilities

  • Certified Joint National Training Center
  • Billeting / Dining Facilities for 1000+ Personnel
  • Conference Facilities for 800+ Personnel
  • Configurable Operations, Maintenance & Support
  • Ramp for Three (3) Flying Squadrons
  • All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Training Areas
  • Combat Arms Training System
  • Rifle / Pistol Ranges
  • Instrumented Air-to-Air Ranges (ACTS)
  • 3 x JTE (Joint Threat Emitter)
  • Large Airspace Complex
  • Drop Zones & Assault Landing
  • Military Operations On Urban Terrain (MOUT)
  • Previous AFIT CE School Instructors - Airfield Pavement, HVAC, Energy Manager

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