State Partnership Program News - The National Guard

Category: Overseas Operations

Exercise Cobra Gold Ends for US, Thailand Partners
March 6, 2026 — RAYONG, Thailand – The joint multinational military Exercise Cobra Gold 2026, held annually in... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Taihei Hongo, chief of staff, 10th Homeland Response Force and deputy Command and Control, conducts the Combined Forces Land Component Commanders Update Brief with Thai and Singaporean service members during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Camp Red Horse, Rayong province, Thailand, March 2, 2026.

Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment
March 5, 2026 — TRØNDELAG, Norway – One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to... MORE

After spending three nights at base camps near Haltdalen, Norway, members of NOREX 53 complete the ski march up the mountain on Feb. 9, 2026.

Washington Guard, Thailand Partners Train Through Cobra Gold 2026
March 2, 2026 — PHANOM SARAKHAM DISTRICT, CHACHOENGSAO, Thailand – When a disaster happens, and lives are in danger,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Waylon Dashiell, 141st Civil Engineers, Washington Air National Guard, cuts a concrete wall alongside the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department during the humanitarian assistance disaster relief demonstration, part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at the Disaster Relief Training Centre, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2026.

West Virginia Guard, Qatar Strengthen Security Ties for Scout Event
February 26, 2026 — GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police... MORE

The West Virginia National Guard welcomed the Qatar Armed Forces Military Police Forces commander and senior leaders during a tour of Scouting America facilities at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia, on Feb. 13, 2026.

Exercise Justified Accord 2026 Begins in Kenya, Tanzania
February 25, 2026 — NAIROBI, Kenya – Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the U.S. Africa Command's largest annual,... MORE

Illinois, Pennsylvania and California Guardsmen Strengthen Ties with State Partners
February 25, 2026 — LUBLIN, Poland – The Lithuanian, Polish, Ukrainian Brigade, or LITPOLUKRBRIG, conducted Exercise... MORE

Allies and partners gather for a group photo after the Brave Band 2026 Exercise.

New York Guard Soldiers Receive French Medal for Actions in Iraq
February 23, 2026 — ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who helped rescue 34 French special... MORE

Five of six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who received a French medal in recognition of the aid they offered to French special operations forces in August 2023, stand in formation during an award ceremony in Rochester, New York, Feb. 22, 2026.

Connecticut Guard Hosts Sendoff Ceremony Before Deployment
February 23, 2026 — HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Army National Guard hosted a sendoff ceremony Feb. 21 at the Gov... MORE

Soldiers of the 143rd Regional Support Group stand in formation during a sendoff ceremony for the unit at the Gov. William A. O'Neill Armory in Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 21, 2026.

Virginia Guard Participates in Finnish Cyber Security Exercise
February 23, 2026 — RIIHIMÄKI, Finland – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based... MORE

Louisiana Guard Military Police Company Holds Departure Ceremony
February 20, 2026 — PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 2228th Military Police Company, 773rd Military... MORE

Soldiers assigned to the Louisiana National Guard’s 2228th Military Police Company recite the Soldier’s Creed at the conclusion of a departure ceremony at the post theater on Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, Feb. 11, 2026.