US Air Force in Europe’s 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, Britain, and US Army Europe’s 1st Armored Division will be training alongside Bulgarian and Romanian forces for Immediate Response 2006 to be conducted in Bulgaria and Romania from July 17-31. Among the training scenarios will be weapons familiarization live-fire exercises, simulated urban operations, and air assault training.
Some Guard Troops Won’t Get Paid Until Shutdown Ends
Oct. 29, 2025
The National Guard Bureau says most units are postponing drills during the shutdown, but some states are sticking to their training schedule, resulting in a patchwork of different policies and some confusion in the ranks.

