An Air Guard wing touched down on all seven continents in 2 year span
A Nevada Air National Guard unit has achieved a notable milestone, completing airlift missions on all seven continents. This feat was accomplished over a span of just over a year, with the final continent being reached in May. The unit's efforts included a deployment to South America, where they trained with special operations forces.
They also flew missions to Antarctica, supporting the annual Operation Deep Freeze. Further details about the unit's accomplishments and the missions they undertook are available from the source. The Nevada Air National Guard's achievement demonstrates their capabilities and reach in supporting various operations around the world.
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