1 SOW sharpens joint readiness at Northern Strike 26-2

The joint training involved aircrew readiness, aerial refueling, and airdrop operations alongside Marine Corps and Army forces, ultimately enhancing mission capability and interoperability in a multi-domain environment.<br /> <img alt="U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 824th Quartermaster Company conduct a static-line jump over Alpena, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The Army-sponsored, multinational exercise provides joint and partner forces opportunities to train in a realistic, multi-domain environment at Michigan" src="https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/18/2003983592/300/300/0/260809-F-PO972-2014.JPG" /> <br />