DVIDS – Images – Guam and Washington National Guards conduct inaugural exercise in Palau

A U.S. Air Force C-130 sourced by the Washington National Guard lands on Angaur Airstrip, Palau, June 25, 2026 as part of exercise Alupang ACE. Conducted under Exercise Valiant Shield, the collaboration between the Government of Palau, the U.S. Embassy, the Washington and the Guam National Guards demonstrated both the expeditionary sustainment capabilities of the Joint Force, and the commitment of our Allies and Partners toward a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Christian Brecht)