Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, the 109th lieutenant governor of Connecticut, speaks with a Soldier deploying with the 192nd Military Police Battalion during a deployment ceremony at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, April 28, 2026. Approximately 150 Connecticut Army National Guard Soldiers are deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emmanuel Gibson)