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2025 U.S. Army National Guard Region 1 Best Warrior Competition Day 1 Recap
114th Public Affairs Detachment
Video by Sgt. Sean Ferry
May 20, 2025 | 0:48
Fifteen soldiers from Army National Guard units across the northeastern United States compete in an expert physical fitness assessment and undergo board examinations before a panel of senior enlisted leaders as part of the first day of the 2025 U.S. Army National Guard Region 1 Best Warrior Competition May 20, 2025, at the Edward Cross Training Complex in Pembroke, N.H. The competition, hosted by the New Hampshire Army National Guard, was scheduled to last a week, and tested soldiers' ability to perform at a superior level under stress physically and mentally. (U.S. Army National Guard Video by Staff Sgt. Sean Ferry, 114th Public Affairs Detachment) More


Who We Are

On August 23, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs John Kirby publicly announced Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s selection to provide housing, medical support, logistics, and transportation support for vulnerable Afghans as they arrived in the U.S. The established task force, coined Task Force Liberty, stood up shortly afterward to support this effort.

Task Force Liberty is a team of Department of Homeland Security and Department of State personnel, Department of Defense service members and civilians, resettlement partners and affiliates and non-governmental organizations united for a common purpose. Each of these individuals embodies an American force that stands at the ready to answer our nation’s call at all times. They are ambassadors to our Afghan guests; representing the foundational principles and core values of our nation.   

What We Do

Task Force Liberty continues to support the Department of Homeland Security by providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan.

Task Force Liberty focuses on four Lines of Effort to accomplish this mission:

Receive

Safety/Security

Care

Community

Why We Do It

This initiative follows through on America’s commitment to Afghan personnel who helped us, and provides them essential support at secure locations, where they and their families can complete Department of State and Department of Homeland Security processing safely. In support of these agencies, the Department of Defense is proud to make these accommodations and services available to Afghan personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Task Force Liberty Public Affairs

Media Queries: tf.liberty.pa@gmail.com

All Other Requests: 87ABW.TF.LibertyPA@us.af.mil

Phone Number: 609-253-9233