Posted: 01/06/2026
U.S. Army Spc. Benjamin Bell, left, and Sgt. Mackenzie Jones, snipers with the Long Range Surveillance Section, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard, launch a drone during combined training event Raven Focus at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 20, 2025. The 81st SBCT's LRS section incorporated drone technology and surveillance tactics in preparation for their transition into a multifunctional reconnaissance company. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon) (Staff Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon)