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Virginia National Guard Winds Down Poland Mission
November 22, 2024
The Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts a transfer of authority ceremony with the Georgia National Guard’s 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Nov. 6, 2024, in Zagan Palace in Zagan, Poland.
Sweden Makes State Partnership Visit to 106th Rescue Wing
November 22, 2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Cannet, 106th Rescue Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Edward Rittberg, 106th command chief, receive a plaque from Swedish Lt. Col. Sebastien Blixte, a Swedish Air Force Ranger and chief of operations for Blekinge Wing, Sweden, at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2024. It was the initial key leader engagement for State Partnership Program partners Sweden and the New York National Guard.
Michigan Guard, Latvia Commemorate Latvia’s Independence
November 21, 2024
Michigan National Guard members joined Latvian Armed Forces and military members from over 12 allied nations to celebrate Latvia's 106th Independence Day Nov. 18, 2024. The event highlighted the enduring partnership between Latvia and Michigan under the State Partnership Program.
National Guard a Force Multiplier in Indo-Pacific
November 19, 2024
Gen. Ronald P. Clark, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general, and senior leaders pose for a photo during the Quarterly National Guard Commanders Update Brief at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Nov. 14, 2024. The NG CUB allows states with State Partnership Program relationships to inform the USARPAC commander on their operations in the Pacific Theater.
West Virginia, Gabon Begin State Partnership
November 18, 2024
U.S. Ambassador Vernell Trim FitzPatrick poses for a photo with West Virginia National Guard and state government representatives at the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, Nov. 18, 2024. The U.S. Embassy briefed the group during an inaugural key leader engagement in the State Partnership Program relationship between West Virginia and the Gabonese Republic.
New York Airmen Excels at South Africa Competition
November 18, 2024
The four top-scoring members of the New York National Guard women’s team pose with their medals and a trophy at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, Nov. 2, 2024. From left, Air National Guard Senior Airman Alexa Reeves, Senior Airman Jayla Decicco, Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo and Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Stacey Hart.
Indiana, Oklahoma Guard, Saudi Arabia Announce Partnership
November 18, 2024
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, center, and Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, Indiana National Guard adjutant general, met with the Minister of Defense for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman, right, Nov. 18, 2024, to discuss shared interests and how the partnership will benefit the National Guard and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Alaska Construction Management Team to Deploy to Middle East
November 15, 2024
Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 208th Construction Management Team execute a change of command and deployment ceremony at the National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Nov. 14, 2024. The 208th will deploy in December to the CENTCOM area of responsibility to oversee military construction projects while providing quality assurance and assessing safety procedures.
Pennsylvania Guard Soldiers Participate in Lithuania Exercise
November 15, 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Ray Ortiz, an infantryman assigned to 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, defends his post during exercise Strong Griffin at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania, Oct. 27, 2024. Soldiers spent their two-week annual training period augmenting the 1st Cavalry Division forces participating in Strong Griffin — a Lithuanian-led NATO field exercise focused on training Lithuanian forces and enhancing interoperability with partner nation units.
Washington Air Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing Makes Military History by Refueling Russian-Made Aircraft
November 13, 2024
A Royal Malaysian Air Force SU-30MKM refuels from a 141st Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies above Malaysia, November 13, 2024.