In this presentation of the Forum, leaders of the 132 Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard will lead us through an overview of the 132d Wing’s diverse and dynamic capabilities. We’ll enjoy lunch and receive a comprehensive briefing on all the Wing’s functions, including an in-depth look at the 132d Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, renowned for its global active targeting missions.

The detailed presentation will focus on the 132d Operations Group, featuring four unique squadrons with specialized missions:

• 124th Attack Squadron: Operating the MQ-9 Reaper, a Remote Piloted Aircraft, the squadron supports 24/7 global combat operations from Iowa.
• 132d Combat Training Squadron: As a Distributed Mission Operations platform, this squadron leverages advanced simulators in a virtual environment to test joint fires concepts for the Department of Defense.
• 168th Cyber Operations Squadron: One of only 12 Cyber Protection Teams in the Air National Guard, this squadron uses the CVA-H weapon system to assess protocol and network security across the DoD. They also maintain a state partnership with Kosovo and bolster Iowa’s cyber infrastructure.
• 132d Cyber Range: Gain firsthand knowledge of the virtual cyber capabilities being developed to strengthen our national security.

These missions are critical in our nation’s efforts to deter and, if necessary, defeat aggression, particularly in the face of potential threats from China.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with these experts and learn about the pivotal roles these Airmen play in maintaining our national defense.

Questions about registration? – Contact Laurie Morgado, lmorgado@cgscf.org or call 913-651-0624.

For questions about the DMNSF contact Col. (Ret.) Robert Ulin, Simons Center Director, at rulin@cgscf.org or call 913-240-1495.

Please register below.

You must register not later than July 10 to obtain clearance to enter the Air Force installation on July 17.
All registration fields are required.

The Des Moines National Security Forum is an exclusive professional information sharing and networking event exclusively for members of the forum and select invitees of the CGSC Foundation’s Simons Center and Brownells, the co-hosts of the Forum.