EDITOR'S NOTE: The previous version of this article stated that over 300 airmen, along with A-10 aircraft from the 124th Fighter Wing, have been deployed overseas. That information was based on a news release from Mar. 29, 2025. We have confirmed that Airmen with the 124th Fighter Wing were deployed in late March 2026, but we cannot confirm the number of Airmen or aircraft involved in the deployment.
Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing have deployed overseas in recent days, according to Lt. Col. Chris Borders with the Idaho National Guard.
Lt. Col. Borders told Idaho News 6 that the deployment began in late March and early April "in support of Operation Epic Fury."
Officials have not said how long the deployment will last, noting that the timeline depends on mission needs.
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