First Kosovan joins Iowa National Guard 

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by Peter Moeller | Dec 9, 2025 | Iowa National Guard

Marking a historic moment in the Iowa National Guard’s partnership with Kosovo, Airman Drini Gashi, a Kosovo citizen, raised his right hand and joined the Iowa National Guard at the 132d Air Wing base, November 20.

Iowa Air National Guard stands up new 133d Combat Training Squadron 

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by Peter Moeller | Dec 7, 2025 | Iowa National Guard

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Air National Guard officially activated the 133d Combat Training Squadron (CTS) during a ceremony held Dec. 6, 2025 at the 132d Wing in Des Moines, Iowa, marking a major milestone in the state’s expanding role in national defense. Although...

133d CTS Officially Launches in Des Moines 

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by Peter Moeller | Dec 7, 2025 | Iowa National Guard

The 133d Combat Training Squadron officially activated in Des Moines, Iowa, marking a new chapter in mission readiness for the state’s Airmen. This unit strengthens critical training capabilities that will shape the future of combat support operations.

Coalition Cross-Training 

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by Peter Moeller | Nov 24, 2025 | Iowa National Guard

Coalition members conduct personal security detail validation lanes in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in August, 2025.

Iowa Red Bulls assume command 

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by Peter Moeller | Nov 19, 2025 | Iowa National Guard

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa Army National Guard assume command over Task Force Guardian, providing base security in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve August,...