National Guard soldier prepares night vision gear

Night training strengthens National Guard readiness

A Georgia State Defense Force soldier inspects his night vision equipment before boarding for a medical evacuation exercise during the Georgia Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition at the Catoosa Volunteer Training Site in Ringgold, Georgia, on March 10, 2026. The event tested soldiers’ tactical readiness and skills in night operations and emergency response scenarios.
Credit: Army Sgt. Jordan McNeal