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June 16, 2026
Michigan, Rhode Island Guardsmen Complete Rocket Training

ALPENA, Mich. – Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Rhode Island National Guard Airmen completed a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration, or HIRAIN, from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, to Fort Irwin, California, during the National Guard's Minuteman Rotation,
July 7, 2025
Alaska Air Guard trains for high-stakes missions

ALPENA, Mich. — The Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Wing continues to strengthen its operational edge, proving lethality in today’s battlespace isn’t just about combat power - it’s about readiness and the ability to respond quickly in complex, high-stakes environments. This was evident during
Nov. 26, 2024
Runway reopens at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

After two years of construction, the new runway at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center officially reopened.
July 14, 2024
US Navy Silent Swarm 24 Exercise to get underway at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), based in Crane, Indiana is the lead agency for Silent Swarm 24, taking place July 15-26 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Alpena, Michigan.
Aug. 4, 2023
NSWC Crane leads Silent Swarm electromagnetic spectrum experimentation event

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) led Silent Swarm 2023, a two-week experimentation event to further develop early-stage Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. Silent Swarm 2023 was sponsored by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and
Aug. 4, 2020
174th MXG Det. 1 hot-pit maintenance key to Northern Strike 20

LANSING, Mich. — A significant portion of Northern Strike’s joint fires readiness training depends on airpower and the close air support it provides. These capabilities are present, thanks in large part to a unique team of maintainers from the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Maintenance Group,
Aug. 7, 2019
Northern Strike Hooah Video

Northern Strike highlights the capabilities of Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and the Michigan National Guard. This video showcases many of the states and international partners who participated, as well as the training that took place between July 21 and August 3, 2019.
July 30, 2019
Latvian Army JTAC Soldiers train with Air National Guard Security Forces during Northern Strike 19

Photo By Master Sgt. Matt Hecht | A joint terminal attack controller from Latvia reacts to enemy fire while on a training mission with Airmen from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Security Forces Squadron during Northern Strike 19 in Rogers City, Mich., July 30, 2019. Northern Strike 19 is a
July 18, 2019
Historic MQ-9 flight in Michigan sets stage for integrated, joint fires training at Northern Strike 19

Photo By 1st Lt. Andrew Layton | MQ-9 Reaper maintenance personnel assigned to the 214th Attack Group, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., celebrate after the MQ-9 makes its initial flight from Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., July 18, 2019. The MQ-9's historic first launch into Michigan's national
Aug. 14, 2018
CRW Airmen expand operational capabilities during Northern Strike

The distinctive sound of aircraft propellers echoed over the airfield as dozens of aircraft arrived to take part in the joint and multi-national exercise called Northern Strike 2018 from Aug. 4 through 18.The 821st Contingency Response Group from Travis Air Force Base, California, deployed two small

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