State Partnership Program News - The National Guard

Category: Overseas Operations

Female combat troops to link Afghan women, New York Guard's 27th Brigade
June 7, 2011 — FORT DRUM, N.Y. - In what will be a first for the National Guard, a group of female National Guard... MORE

Nebraska brothers-in-the-Guard serve together
June 6, 2011 — KABUL, Afghanistan - A Nebraska family is serving its nation above and beyond the call of duty, as... MORE

Illinois Guard trains with Polish military
June 3, 2011 — WARSAW, Poland - A team of 49 Soldiers and Airmen with the Illinois National Guard's Chemical,... MORE

Ambassador praises National Guard
June 3, 2011 — KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl W. Eikenberry, praised the... MORE

Minister Hits Bottom to Rise as an Army Guard Chaplain
June 3, 2011 — BASRAH, Iraq - Life was good for Harold B. Bender. He had it all; a nice house, nice car, a... MORE

President Obama meets with Illinois Guard SPP troops
May 31, 2011 — WARSAW, Poland - President Barack Obama and twelve Illinois National Guard Soldiers laid a wreath at... MORE

Illinois National Guard Soldiers tour historic Poland
May 31, 2011 — WARSAW, Poland - Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers with the Chemical, Biological, Radiological,... MORE

Vermont Guard medevac crew braves storm, saves Soldier
May 31, 2011 — CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE COBRA, Iraq - Despite fierce 50-knot winds and blowing dust, an HH-60M... MORE

National Guard helps British Withdraw from Iraq
May 27, 2011 — UMM QASR, Iraq, - Another chapter in the responsible drawdown of Iraq has ended. On May 16, the... MORE

On target for partnership: New York Guard forms bonds in South African rifle match
May 18, 2011 — LATHAM, NY - New York Army National Guard troops scored friendships and more at the South African... MORE

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Praises Pennsylvania Partnership

Georgia Guard Leaders Examine Past to Prepare for Future

New York Air Guard Honors Former President Martin Van Buren

Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

Indiana Air Guardsmen Help Car Accident Victims