A National Guard special forces candidate with the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) explains the opposing forces role in Exercise Ridge Runner 2023. National Guard special forces operators, their active duty special operations counterparts, allies, and partners from 18 nations participated in the Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare Exercise 2023, held throughout West Virginia, from May 27 to June 17. (Video by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes)
