About Arcane Thunder

Exercise Arcane Thunder 24 is a collaborative U.S.-led exercise designed to reinforce strong and strategic relationships between U.S. Allies, and partner nations by demonstrating theater-wide precision synchronization in Germany and Morocco. Participants will test multi-domain capabilities in all domains enabling joint freedom of action in the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of responsibility. Arcane Thunder 24 promotes understanding, collaboration, and interoperability between Allied and partner nations, and contributes significantly to regional stability and security by improving the ability of Allied forces to operate together effectively in times of crisis or conflict.

Video by Maj. Wayne Clyne
Oregon National Guard and ESGR Host Boss Lift for Community Leaders B-Roll
Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office
Feb. 28, 2025 | 1:23
The Oregon Army National Guard and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) hosted a "Boss Lift" event on February 28, 2023, at Aurora Airport, bringing together approximately 28 local education leaders for a 60-90 minute flight over Mount Hood National Forest aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Coordinated by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Herrmann and Detachment 2 of the Oregon Army National Guard recruiting team, the event showcased the National Guard's capabilities while highlighting how members serve part-time, respond to state emergencies, and defend the nation when called. Following the flight, participants gathered for informational briefings about educational and career opportunities available to service members, including career training in numerous job specialties and 100% college tuition assistance. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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