Iowa National Guard soldiers assigned to the 1133rd Transportation Company, 185th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 734th Regional Support Group, participated in Operation Patriot Press, a large-scale logistical exercise hosted annually by the Joint Munitions Command, June 6-20, 2026. Cpt. Nathan Hoeger, the 1133rd Transportation Company commander, Warrant Officer 1 Brent Miller, maintenance warrant officer, and 1st Sgt. Jon McDonough, 1133rd Transportation Company first sergeant, reflect on the value of real-world experience gained in Operation Patriot Press and the importance of maintenance throughout the mission. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Annalise Guckenberger)
Operation Patriot Press 2026