Grizzly Gauntlet 2025
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aldrich Aldana, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, evaluates and judges the 147th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons loading team, Texas Air National Guard, during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) scenario at the Grizzly Gauntlet weapons loading competition, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 25, 2025. The Grizzly Gauntlet is an annual competition specific to the Air National Guard that tests various weapons loading skills on the MQ-9 Reaper platform, including speed, proficiency, safety, and teamwork. Four units participated in this week-long event, which not only assesses skills but also fosters relationships within the MQ-9 Reaper community, aiding seamless integration for both current and future missions.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Master Sgt. Julianne Showalter)