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New York National Guard, South African MPs conduct exchange
October 15, 2018
New York Army National Guard Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo, a certified hand-to-hand tactics instructor, demonstrates a move to members of the South African National Defense Forces during an exchange visit on October 10, 2018. Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard took part in an exchange program at the South African National Defense Forces Military Police School during an exchange visit there on Oct. 10-11, 2018.
Exercise allows Ohio Guard to integrate with state partners
October 4, 2018
Hungarian, Serbian and Ohio National Guard Soldiers gather for a group photo Sept. 20, 2018, after the culminating training event during Exercise Neighbors 2018 in Ujdorogd, Hungary.
Ky. engineers build foundation with Djiboutian counterparts
October 3, 2018
Forces Armee Djibouti (FAD) Lt. Meraneh, liaison officer, explains design and construction planning to Kentucky Guardsmen Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry Sipe, 201st Engineer Battalion, and Maj. Christopher Hettinger, Bilateral Affairs Officer for the State Partnership Program in Djibouti, at an Engineer Regiment Camp, Sept. 23, 2018. As part of the State Partnership Program, Service members from Kentucky and Djibouti met to discuss engineering best practices.
U.S., Macedonia participate in flood response exercise
September 27, 2018
Macedonia officials conduct a mock press conference Sept. 20, 2018, during a flood response tabletop exercise in Skopje, Macedonia. The exercise was sponsored by the Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness Program and included the participation of first responders from the Republic of Macedonia and the United States.
Civil engineer team builds air-to-ground range in Lithuania
September 24, 2018
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schmid, crew lead with the 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, creates a make-shift funnel for adding hydraulic oil to equipment, Aug. 14, 2018. Schmidt is a team member of the third of four RED HORSE rotations traveling to Lithuania completing deployment for training by constructing a military air-to-ground training range to be used by NATO forces.
Royal Thai Armed Forces leaders visit Washington for SPP
September 14, 2018
From left to right: Maj.Gen.Chartchai Chaigasam, Director General, Office of Chief of Defense Forces, AVM Tanasak Metananta, Deputy Director, Directorate of Operations, Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, the adjutant general, Washington National Guard, Maj.Gen.Seri Sukontamalai, Director, Defense Information and Space Technology Department and Col. Gent Welsh, commander, 194th Wing pose by the Minuteman statue at Camp Murray, Wash. on Sept. 12, 2018.
Indiana National Guard boosts partnership with Niger
September 12, 2018
Service members from the Niger Armed Forces and Indiana National Guard pose for a group photo at the conclusion of a State Partnership Program meeting at Hulman Field Air National Guard Base, Terre Haute, Indiana, Aug. 28, 2018.
25-year partnership boosts more than relationships for NEANG
September 10, 2018
Lt. Col. Edward Conner, KC-135R instructor pilot, 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, and 1st Lt. Taylor Ashmore,155th ARW mission pilot, debrief a grounds service technician assigned to Pardubice Air Base, Czech Republic, after a refueling flight during a joint training exercise in the Pardubice Region. This year the State of Nebraska, and the State of Texas, are celebrating the 25th year of their partnership with the Czech Republic through the State Partnership Program (SPP).The SPP has been building relationships for over 20.
South Carolina Guard discusses legal system with Colombians
September 6, 2018
Republic of Colombia army judge advocates meet with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., the adjutant general for the South Carolina National Guard. The JAGs are visiting South Carolina to collaborate on ideas during the transformation of the Colombian military justice systems, Columbia, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018.
New Hampshire Airman lends Spanish skills in El Salvador
August 31, 2018
Staff Sgt. Kirsten E. Arends, a command post controller assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing, poses for a portrait on August 8, 2018 at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H Arends traveled to El Salvador to serve as an iterim bilateral affairs representative as part of the N.H. National Guard's State Partnership Program with El Salvador.