08/21/2025
One of the more challenging and rewarding projects we’ve had the chance to work on. We spent 5 days embedded with the California National Guard 95th Civil Support Team during BAYEX, one of the largest WMD training exercises in the country.
What made it so special was seeing a level of preparedness and coordination we didn’t realize existed. Led by the 95th; local fire, police, and first responder agencies get the opportunity to train and respond together as a single force for the unthinkable; from terrorist threats to chemical attacks. This is the type of training unavailable at the local level.
Since 1998, the National Guard has been providing highly realistic training to help local agencies coordinate and respond to large-scale CBRNE incidents. Witnessing their teamwork and skill firsthand was incredible; it gave us a whole new appreciation for the people who work every day to keep our communities safe.