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National Guard NCOs share knowledge with Afghan counterparts
June 11, 2018
Master Sgt. Lou Spinazze, senior enlisted leader for the Police Advising Team for Train, Advise and Assist Command-South, talks with Afghan senior enlisted leaders, May 25, 2018, during a meeting at the Regional Military Training Center-Kandahar.

35th Engineers participate in Oman counter IED exchange
June 5, 2018
Maj. Brian Sayer, right, and Master Sgt. Rodney Haesemeyer, 35th Engineer Brigade, Task Force Spartan, discuss tactics, techniques and procedures of countering improvised explosive devices and praise the Omani soldiers on their excellent work on the practical exercise lanes.

Colorado Air National Guard participates in Saber Strike 18
June 4, 2018
Ten F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, are being inspected by the maintenance crew  at Amari Air Base, Estonia, in support of Saber Strike 18, June 1, 2018.  Saber Strike 18 is the eighth iteration of the long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among allies and regional partners. This year's exercise will take place June 3-15, focusing on improving land and air operational capabilities with an additional key objective to train with NATO's enhanced Forward Presence.

Aeromedical training teaches troops how to preserve life
May 14, 2018
The 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, United Kingdom Training Team 1 (Armored Medical Regiment) and Iraqi army aviation medical staff celebrate the completion of the phase one 10-day aeromedical evacuation training course facilitated by the 449th CAB by collectively cutting cake at Camp Taji, Iraq, May 3, 2018.

Okla. National Guard provides expertise to Estonian forces
May 11, 2018
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Laurence Paradis, Tactical Air Control Party member with Oklahoma National Guard’s 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, advises Estonian Defense Force on Joint Terminal Attack Controller capabilities May 9, 2018, during Exercise HEDGEHOG 2018 in Southern Estonia. The TACP personnel served as advisers to the Estonian Defense Force to create combined fires between U.S. Army and multinational aviation assets.

The National Guard in South Korea: 10 things you need to know
May 7, 2018
"We are raising our readiness," Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said during visits with Guard members in South Korea, May 1-4, 2018. "It's our job."

180th Cavalry Regiment brings ‘Run to Remember’ to Kabul
May 1, 2018
Oklahoma Army National Guard Troopers with 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, deployed as part of the Kabul Security Force in support of the NATO-led train, advise and assist Resolute Support Mission, brought a 17-year tradition to Kabul on  April 27, 2018, by conducting a 5-kilometer "Run to Remember" in conjunction with the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon held in Oklahoma City each year.

Cal Guard Soldiers get multinational experience in Sarajevo
April 30, 2018
Multi-National Battle Group - East Cmdr. Col. Nick Ducich, members of his staff and Soldiers from NATO Headquarter -Sarajevo pose for a picture at Camp Butmir in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 24, 2018. Each Kosovo Force (KFOR) rotation provides Soldiers for NATO Headquarters- Sarajevo to oversee Camp Butmir, support the Bosnia and Herzegovina training mission, and provide essential services on the camp for the European Union Force Althea (EUFOR Althea) peacekeeping element.

Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers travel to Bangladesh
April 12, 2018
Idaho troops visit Bangladesh

Calif. National Guard female advisor breaks through barriers
April 10, 2018
Female advisor breaks barriers