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Defenders Train During Exercise Grizzly Talon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fernanda Ramirez, 163d Security Forces Squadron, California Air National Guard, provides security at an entry control point for the regional training site during the wings Combat Readiness Inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 18, 2026. The defenders were given various scenarios testing their random anti-terrorism measures for a sound joint-layered defense strategy.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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Defenders Train During Exercise Grizzly Talon

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fernanda Ramirez, 163d Security Forces Squadron, California Air National Guard, provides security at an entry control point for the regional training site during the wings Combat Readiness Inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 18, 2026. The defenders were given various scenarios testing their random anti-terrorism measures for a sound joint-layered defense strategy.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

U.S. Air Force Airman Lauren Kanemoto, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepares a meal during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. Airmen from the 163d FSS mirrored real-world contingency operations, giving them hands-on experience to operate continuously downrange and sustain mission readiness when deployed. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

U.S. Air Force Airman Lauren Kanemoto, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, serves Staff Sgt. Elmer Medina, 163d FSS, a hot meal during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. Airmen from the 163d FSS provided two hot meals a day to more than 100 participants during the six-day exercise, which sustained operational readiness, strengthened the CRI participants’ ability to remain mission-ready in contingency-focused environments and mirrored real-world downrange operations. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elyse Lamonde, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, dons mission-oriented protective posture level two gear due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. This inspection is a vital tool for assessing the unit's ability to execute mission essential tasks effectively in an era when air superiority can no longer be guaranteed.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman Lauren Kanemoto and Airman Ethan Robinson, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, serve breakfast during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. The 163d FSS operated in field-grade conditions using the Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen to supply meals to CRI participants, which sustained operational readiness and strengthened their ability to remain mission-ready throughout the contingency-focused training. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman Richard Ambrosio, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, and Airman 1st Class Adonte Patrick, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, test fire a Babington burner during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. The exercise provided hands-on experience with critical base support systems, providing Airmen with the skills required to sustain operations in contingency environments. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

U.S. Air Force Airman Ethan Robinson, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepares a Unitized Group Ration during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. The 163d FSS operated in field-grade conditions using the Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen to supply meals to CRI participants, which reinforced mission readiness and mirrored real-world operations in contingency environments. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

U.S. Air Force Airman Ethan Robinson, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, finishes donning his mission-oriented protective posture level four gear due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. This inspection is a vital tool for assessing the unit's ability to execute mission essential tasks effectively in an era when air superiority can no longer be guaranteed.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Exercise Grizzly Talon Meal Sustainment Ops

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elmer Medina, 163d Force Support Squadron, California Air National Guard, shuts off a generator during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 17, 2026. The exercise provided hands-on experience with critical base support systems, providing Airmen with the skills required to sustain operations in contingency environments. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Bridgitte Taylor)

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Members of the 163rd Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, walk onto the flight line during the wing’s combat readiness inspection (CRI), exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. Through seamless coordination, planning and multi-organizational efforts, the CRI will prepare the wing to efficiently operate in contest environments under any conditions.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Lopez-Flecha, 492d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Antonio Collazo, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepare an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft for launch while in mission-oriented protective posture level 2 gear due to a simulated Chemical , Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026.This inspection ensures Airmen are able to perform their job duties while operating in a CBRN-contested environment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

U.S. Air Force Maj. Tabatha Shealy,163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, California Air National Guard, writes down accountability numbers in the mission operations center (MOC) during mission-oriented protective posture level 4, alarm red, due to a simulated Chemical , Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s contingency readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. The MOC serves as command and control for maintenance operations to up channeled information to higher echelons and provide guidance to Airmen during the simulated contested environment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

Members of the 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepare an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft for launch during mission-oriented protective posture level 4, alarm red, due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. This inspection ensures Airmen are able to perform their job duties while operating in a CBRN-contested environment.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Jimenez, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, scrolls through technical order steps for the launch of an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft during mission-oriented protective posture level 4, alarm red, due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. This inspection ensures Airmen are able to perform their job duties while operating in a CBRN-contested environment.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Almanza, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, radios the mission operations center while preparing an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft for launch during mission-oriented protective posture level 4, alarm red, due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. This inspection ensures Airmen are able to perform their job duties while operating in a CBRN-contested environment.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Jimenez, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, prepares an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft for launch while in mission-oriented protective posture level 2 gear due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. This inspection ensures Airmen are able to perform their job duties while operating in a CBRN-contested environment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Gonzalez, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard, calls in accountably during mission-oriented protective posture level 4, alarm red, due to a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threat during the wing’s combat readiness inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. Accountability of Airmen and equipment is part of the initial response during scenarios for safety and to shift planning during unforeseen challenges to ensure mission essential tasks are still achieved.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

Members of the 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard walk onto the flight line during the wing’s combat readiness inspection (CRI), exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. Through seamless coordination, planning and multi-organizational efforts, the CRI will prepare the wing to efficiently operate in contest environments under any conditions.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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CRI: Aircraft Mx Ops in CBRN-Contested Environment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adrian Reed, 492d Attack Squadron, reviews the Master Scenario Events List during the 163d Attack Wing’s combat readiness Inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026. The wing prioritizes combat readiness through rigorous, hands-on exercises designed to ensure its Airmen are prepared for any contingency in any environment.(U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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