The Michigan National Guard is hosting Northern Strike 24-2 (NS 24-2), a large-scale military exercise focusing on countering emerging cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. Running from August 3-17, 2024, the exercise utilizes the expansive Michigan Airspace Complex, encompassing over 17,000 square miles.
NS24-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place at Michigan’s National All Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) from Aug. 3-17, 2024. Over 6,300 participants from 32 states and territories and several international participants will converge at the NADWC. Exercise Northern Strike is the premier reserve component training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan D. Viglianco)
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