Idaho Air National Guard Deployed for Operation Epic Fury

Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing sent to CENTCOM region to support military campaign targeting Iran

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:05am

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A dynamic, abstract painting of an F-16 fighter jet in flight, with the aircraft's form repeated in overlapping, fractured geometric shapes in shades of blue, grey, and red, conveying a sense of motion and military power.The deployment of Idaho's Air National Guard to support the military campaign against Iran signals the scale and intensity of the ongoing operations.Boise Today

The Idaho Air National Guard has confirmed that airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing stationed at Gowen Field in Boise have been deployed in late March or early April to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury, a 38-day military campaign aimed at Iran's leadership and security infrastructure.

Why it matters

The deployment of the Idaho Air National Guard to the CENTCOM region highlights the ongoing military operations targeting Iran, which have significant geopolitical implications for the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. The involvement of state-level National Guard units also demonstrates the scale and scope of the military campaign.

The details

Christopher Borders, the public affairs officer for the Idaho National Guard, confirmed that airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing were deployed to support Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM's area of responsibility covers a vast region spanning 4 million square miles from northeast Africa to south-central Asia.

  • The Idaho National Guard airmen were deployed in late March or early April 2026.
  • Operation Epic Fury is a 38-day military campaign.

The players

Idaho National Guard

The state-level National Guard unit from Idaho, which includes the 124th Fighter Wing stationed at Gowen Field in Boise.

Christopher Borders

The public affairs officer for the Idaho National Guard.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

The U.S. military's regional command responsible for operations in a 4 million square mile area from northeast Africa to south-central Asia.

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The takeaway

The deployment of the Idaho Air National Guard to the CENTCOM region underscores the ongoing military operations targeting Iran, which have significant geopolitical implications for the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy. The involvement of state-level National Guard units demonstrates the scale and scope of the military campaign.