Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center

04/03/2026

03/12/2026

Please join us for Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the South! See flyer for contact details.

03/12/2026

Military One Coast, a division of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, hosted its annual meeting to highlight the missions and regional impact of military installations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The event brought together representatives from local military organizations, including Keesler Air Force Base, the Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center, the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, the Mississippi Army National Guard Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (MS‑AVCRAD), and the Veterans Health Care System.

During the meeting, installation leaders provided updates on current operations, workforce initiatives, and ongoing partnerships within the community. The annual gathering serves as a platform to strengthen communication between military leaders and local stakeholders while recognizing the vital role the armed forces play in the region’s economic stability and national defense mission. Gulfport, Mississippi, March 10, 2026.
ircraft taxis at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center.

03/10/2026

🛑Operational Security (OPSEC) starts with what we share online‼️

Social media is a powerful way to stay connected and celebrate the accomplishments of our Soldiers and Airmen, but even small details can unintentionally reveal sensitive information about locations, missions, or timelines. Those details can be used by individuals who wish to harm our service members or their families.

Before posting, take a moment to think: Does this reveal where someone is, where they’re going, or when they’ll be there?

Protect the mission. Protect our force. Protect our families. 🇺🇸

03/06/2026

The Sentry South Exercise continues at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 174th Attack Wing, New York Air National Guard, es**rt an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft to the AGM-114 Hellfire laser-guided missile loading area during exercise Sentry South 26-2 in Gulfport, Mississippi, March 3, 2026.

Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment.

Sentry South 26-2 applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems, all while under safe and controlled conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink)

03/04/2026

Meet the team at Sentry South 26-2 ✈️🪖

Let’s keep going! As we continue to highlight Airmen assigned to the 156th Contingency Response Group, they’ll share their experience participating in Sentry South 26-2 at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center.

Today, let’s meet Airman 1st Class Michael Aponte, a radio frequency transmissions systems apprentice!

“Serving as part of the CR has been a highly rewarding experience. This mission demands physical, mental, and spiritual readiness to overcome challenges and ensure success,” said Aponte. “Southern Strike has been a powerful learning opportunity, expanding our knowledge and refining our troubleshooting skills. Ultimately, the greatest reward is seeing how the capabilities we provide empower the unit to accomplish the mission and reach its operational goals.”



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02/26/2026

The Air National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) serves as a premier deployment‑style training hub where military units from across the nation and allied countries come to train in realistic, mission‑focused environments.

Six U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon aircraft are parked on the flightline during exercise Sentry South 26-2, Gulfport, Mississippi, Feb. 25, 2026. Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment. Sentry South 26-2 applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems, all while under safe and controlled conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan McCrink)

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02/25/2026

The Sentry South Exercise continues at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. Sentry South 26-2 is a large-force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities within a contested or degraded operational environment. The exercise applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems while maintaining safe and controlled conditions.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 es**rt a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft off the runway and into a designated space at the Combat Readiness Training Center for Sentry South 26-2 in Gulfport, Mississippi, February 20, 2026.

U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. James Vaughan

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02/24/2026

The Mississippi National Guard continues to host exercise Sentry South 26-2 at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper prepares to depart the Combat Readiness Training Center during Sentry South 26-2 in Gulfport, Mississippi, February 20, 2026. Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment. Sentry South 26-2 applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems, all while under safe and controlled conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. James Vaughan)

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02/20/2026

Residents near Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) may notice an increase in aircraft, low flying helicopters, and noise during the next few weeks due to the SENTRY SOUTH 26-2 Exercise.

The Air National Guard will host the Sentry South 26-2 exercise from February 20 – March 06, 2026, at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, and other locations across the state.

Approximately 1,100 service members from active duty, National Guard, and reserve components of the U.S. military will participate in this premier training exercise.

SENTRY SOUTH 26-2 is a Large Force Employment exercise focused on Major Combat Operations and Joint Maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment. SENTRY SOUTH 26-2 applies Joint and Combined war fighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems, all while under safe and controlled conditions.

For more information about the Sentry South exercise, visit
https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/sentrysouth262

02/12/2026

Our firefighters from the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) are Always Ready, Always There. Not only for the base and the airfield but their community.