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Category: Overseas Operations

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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

New Hampshire Guard Celebrates America 250, Strengthens Partnership
February 9, 2026 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – From snowbanks to sunburns, the 39th Army Band touched down in tropical...

Maryland Guard Participates in Crossed Swords 25 with Estonian Partners
February 9, 2026 — TALLINN, Estonia – The Maryland National Guard participated in Crossed Swords, a comprehensive cyber...

Texas Guard’s 36th Infantry Division Holds Farewell Ceremony Before Deployment
February 4, 2026 — AUSTIN, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 36th Infantry Division gathered with family members,...