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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."
Iowa Guard partners with Kosovo Security Force for exercise
May 7, 2018
Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jennifer Simmons 132nd Wing, and Lt. Col. Emile Fernando 185th Air Refueling Wing, both of the Iowa Air National Guard, carry a patient to a helicopter during a medevac training exercise near Pristina, Kosovo, on May 2, 2018. Airmen from the Iowa Guard are in Kosovo participating in a two week exercise held annually as part of the state partner program with Iowa and Kosovo.
Michigan Guard and Latvia celebrate 25-year partnership
May 3, 2018
Maj. Gen. Leonard Isabelle, Michigan Air National Guard commander, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Nancy Pettit, Latvia's Minister of Defense, Raimonds Bergmanis, Lt. Gen. Leonids Kalniņš, Latvia's National Armed Forces commander, and event moderator Kaspars Galkins, prepare to toast the 25th Anniversary of the Latvia-Michigan partnership during a special ceremony, April 27, 2018 in Riga, Latvia.
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.
Texas Guardsmen improve disaster response skills in Slovakia
April 30, 2018
Texas Army National Guard engineers from the 836h Engineer Company, 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, work alongside soldiers from the Indiana National Guard, the Czech Republic and Slovakia in support of Operation Toxic Lance, a search and rescue exercise involving a chemical warfare scenario, March 12-23, 2018, at Training Area Lest in central Slovakia. The soldiers were brought together as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program that focuses on building interoperability and strengthening international relationships through military-to-military exchanges.
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.
Indiana Guard strengthens state partnership with Niger
April 27, 2018
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a key leader engagement training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa, on April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people.
Louisiana Guard member practices jungle warfare in Belize
April 27, 2018
Louisiana National Guard Kenrick Cormier, second from left, back row, stands with his fellow graduates from the Belize Defence Force’s Jungle Warfare Instructor Course in Belize. Cormier was the first Guardsman to participate in the course.
S.C. Guard exchanges maintenance tips with Colombian army
April 23, 2018
U.S. Army Sgt. Diego Franco translates from English to Spanish for Judson Hockman of General Dynamics Land Systems on M1135 Stryker maintenance during a State Partnership Program subject matter expert exchange April 18, 2018. Five soldiers from the Colombian army spent a week with Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard during the exchange on maintenance best practices.
West Virginia National Guard and Qatar selected as partners
April 19, 2018
The West Virginia National Guard and Qatar are the latest partners in the State Partnership Program.