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Michigan National Guard soldiers flew a HIMARS rocket artillery launcher on a C-130J transport aircraft from Michigan to California, simulating precision strikes in a joint Army-Air National Guard training event. The exercise, part of the Army's premier combat training, demonstrated the capability to conduct expeditionary deep strikes with HIMARS. The training event integrated National Guard HIMARS deep fires with the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Irwin.
This training event showcases the US military's ability to rapidly deploy and conduct long-range precision strikes, enhancing its expeditionary capabilities. The integration of HIMARS with other units demonstrates the Army's focus on joint operations and deep fires capabilities.
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