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Maryland National Guard, European Partners Protect Network Security
July 15, 2022
A member of the 169th Cyber Protection Team and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina conduct cyber adversarial exercises at the Pvt. Henry Costin Readiness Center in Laurel, Maryland, June 29, 2022. The Maryland National Guard and the Armed Forces Bosnia and Herzegovina have been partners under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program since 2003.
Kansas Air Guard, Marine Reserves Initiate Joint Exercise
July 14, 2022
Military units converged at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range in Kansas in June 2022 for Exercise Gunslinger, a large-scale joint exercise to test air and ground combat capabilities in a contested environment. The two main players were the U.S. Marine Reserves’ 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and the Kansas Air National Guard’s 134th Air Control Squadron, assigned to the 184th Wing at McConnell Air Force Base.
New York Army National Guard, South Africa Train Together
July 13, 2022
Left to right, Maj. W.A. Mustafa, South African Military Health Service dentist, speaks with counterparts from the Army Reserves and the New York Army National Guard, dentist Maj. Dwayne Bodie and dental technician Staff Sgt. Christine Iraci, July 13, 2022, outside Richards Bay, South Africa. The New York Guard members were participating in the Shared Accord exercise with their State Partnership Program partner, South Africa.
Senior 28th ID trainers support Stryker brigade NTC rotation
July 13, 2022
Brig. Gen. Michael Wegscheider, standing, the 28th Infantry Division's deputy commanding general-maneuver, makes closing remarks during the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team's final combined arms rehearsal at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., July 7, 2022. Wegscheider led a senior trainer team of two dozen planners, logisticians and other specialists who observed the brigade's NTC rotation.
Indiana Air National Guard Nurse Serves in Niger to Assist SPP Partner
July 12, 2022
Indiana Air National Guard 2nd Lt. Amanda J. Barton, a critical care air transport team nurse with the 122nd Fighter Wing Medical Group, conducts hands-on training with medical members of the Niger armed forces, June 17-24, 2022, in Niamey, Niger. Indiana and Niger have been partners under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program since 2017.
Utah Guard Opens Special Operations Live-Fire Shoot House
July 12, 2022
Soldiers from the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) perform demonstrate advanced urban combat during the opening of the Special Operations Forces Live-Fire Shoot House at Camp Williams, Utah, July 11, 2022. The facility will primarily support U.S. Army Special Operations Forces in addition to Utah Army National Guard Soldiers and law enforcement agencies.
Nebraska National Guard, Rwanda Build on SPP Partnership
July 11, 2022
Members of the Rwanda Defense Force's Engineer Brigade work with Soldiers from the Nebraska Army National Guard's 623rd Engineer Company to build a guard tower, March 16, 2022, in Gako, Rwanda.
Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Join Croatian Best Soldier Competition
July 11, 2022
Minnesota National Guard Spc. Nathaniel Miska, a carpentry and masonry specialist with the 850th Engineer Company, participating in weapons qualification during the Croatian Best Soldier Competition in May 2022 near Slunj, Croatia. Croatia and Minnesota have worked together for 26 years as part of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.
306th Fighter Squadron Activated at 177th Fighter Wing
July 11, 2022
U.S. Air Force Col. John Galloway, 495th Fighter Group commander, left, hands a guidon to Lt. Col. Daniel O'Neal, F-16 fighter pilot with the 495th Fighter Group, activating the 306th Fighter Squadron July 8, 2022, at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The squadron was activated as part of the Air Force’s Total Force Integration, helping to maintain the combat readiness of Air National Guard and active-duty pilots.
Indiana National Guard Demonstrates Aquatic Rescue Skills
July 8, 2022
The Indiana Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team participated in a multi-agency disaster response exercise in College Station, Texas, June 22, 2022. Indiana HART showcased its aquatic rescue skills in the Texas summer heat alongside National Guard members and first responders from other states.