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Texas Guard Conducts HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise in Estonia
September 27, 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Randy Garcia, a High Mobility Rocket System crewmember assigned to Alpha Battery, 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, supporting 1st Cavalry Division, unloads the rockets from his vehicle for a Table XII live-fire exercise near Tapa, Estonia, Sept. 19, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe.
Alaska National Guard, Mongolia Strengthen Partnership
September 27, 2024
Staff Sgt. Joseph Villa, 168th Wing combat arms Instructor, trades patches with Lt. Enkh-Ariun, Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency Air Search and Rescue Unit Number 111, foreign cooperation senior specialist, after exchanging best practices, skills and stories about their weapons firing exercises Sept. 19, 2024. The Alaska National Guard and Mongolia are partners in the State Partnership Program.
Indiana National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Middle East
September 26, 2024
Soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division's headquarters battalion stand for an invocation during their departure ceremony at Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh, Indiana, Sept. 25, 2024. The Citizen-Soldiers will serve their country overseas in the Middle East supporting Operation Spartan Shield.
Maryland Airmen Train with Logistics Counterparts in Estonia
September 25, 2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bandy, 175th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance craftsman, conducts pre-inspection procedures during Operation Baltic Rhino Sept. 14, 2024, at the Eametsa military base, Parnu, Estonia. Operation Baltic Rhino provided an opportunity to exchange convoy knowledge and tactics with Estonian counterparts, underscoring the commitment of the Maryland National Guard and its partners to maintaining effective joint logistical operations, interoperability, and readiness on a global scale.
Hawaii Air Guard Hosts Vulcan Guard Space Exercise
September 25, 2024
Participants of the Vulcan Guard Bolt-7 Space subject matter expert exchange receive a tour of the 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron Sept. 16, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The Hawaii Air National Guard hosted this multinational event to foster collaboration and enhance space capabilities.
Washington Guard, Thailand Collaborate on Stryker Readiness
September 25, 2024
Members of the 205th Regimental Training Institute, Washington National Guard, strengthened the partnership with the 112th Stryker Regiment, Royal Thai Army, during a Stryker maintenance exchange in Chon Buri, Thailand, Sept. 7–19, 2024.
Army Guard’s 41st IBCT Prepares for NATO-led Mission
September 24, 2024
U.S. Army Capt. Joe Kaufman, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, communicates radio commands during training at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Sept. 14, 2024. The Soldiers are preparing to support NATO-led Kosovo Forces, also known as KFOR, in a peacekeeping mission.
Georgia National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Central Europe
September 23, 2024
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Green and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Regina Stone, commander and senior enlisted leader of the 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, case the battalion's colors during the unit's departure ceremony Sept. 20, 2024, in Tifton, Georgia. The ceremony was held in honor of the unit's upcoming mobilization to the U.S. Army European Command area of responsibility.
Tennessee National Guard Hosts Bulgarian Logistics Command
September 20, 2024
Tennessee Army National Guard members hosted Bulgarian Armed Forces at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site Sept. 17, 2024. The group toured the Tennessee National Guard’s 117th Regional Training Institute and worked to enhance joint training operations and international military collaboration.
US Indo-Pacific Highlights State Partnerships
September 20, 2024
U.S. Air Force and Army adjutant generals, senior enlisted leaders and distinguished visitors pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the 2024 State Partnership Program’s senior leader forum at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sep. 16, 2024.