Patriot Forge II prepares Air National Guard engineers for contested operations

Nearly 200 Air National Guard civil engineers from the New England region completed Patriot Forge II, a six-day field training exercise. The primary focus of the event was to evaluate their expeditionary combat skills and Agile Combat Employment readiness. Participants honed their abilities to operate effectively under demanding conditions and in high-pressure scenarios. Tactical convoy movements were conducted as part of the training program. This exercise underscored the critical role these engineers play in supporting contested operations.