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Hawaii, Guam National Guard Strengthen U.S.- Philippines Ties
March 31, 2025
Military leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command conduct the first day of the 2026 Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB) Standing Committee Meeting, March 11, 2025, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines.
Virginia Guard, Finnish Counterparts Train at Arctic Forge 25
March 28, 2025
Virginia National Soldiers assigned to the 237th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, stand together in front of the ‘Eleven Row’ anti-vehicle obstacle they constructed to demonstrate U.S. counter-mobility tactics for Finland’s Kymi Engineer Battalion.
Nebraska Guard, Czechs Share Recruiting and Retention Tips
March 27, 2025
Nebraska Army and Air National Guard recruiting and retention specialists exchanged ideas and best practices with their counterparts from the Czech Armed Forces during a State Partnership Program engagement Feb. 25, 2025. The exchange focused on maintaining strength in their respective military departments.
Total Force Airmen Strengthen CBRN Readiness in Pacific
March 26, 2025
Members of the Air National Guard 151st Wing, 144th Fighter Wing and 113th Wing; the Air Force Reserve 301st Fighter Wing, 910th Airlift Wing and 433rd Airlift Wing; and Active-Duty 35th Fighter Wing and 35th Civil Engineering Squadron prepare equipment for a Total Force Exercise March 14, 2025, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Exercise Beverly Sunrise enhances Total Force integration by strengthening CBRN defense capabilities.
West Virginia Guard Joins Cyber Defense Training in Qatar
March 25, 2025
U.S. Air Force and Qatari Armed Forces service members solve a framework issue during the cybersecurity training Exercise Eagle Resolve 2025 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 13, 2025. The training improved interoperability between U.S. and Gulf nation forces by enhancing communication, aligning operational strategies, and fostering joint responses to shared security challenges.
Washington Guard, Thai Partners Focus on Hazard Response
March 21, 2025
Washington National Guard Soldiers and Port of Laem Chabang firefighters.
Illinois Air Guard Refuels State Partner Poland’s F-35 in Air
March 20, 2025
A Polish F-35A Lighting II is refueled by an Illinois Air National Guard 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during a training mission over northern Arkansas, March 6, 2025. The Illinois National Guard and Poland have been partners in the State Partnership Program since its inception in 1993.
Wisconsin Guard Rehabilitates Papua New Guinea Base Housing
March 18, 2025
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Austin Welk, assigned to the 829th Engineer Vertical Construction Company, 724th Engineer Battalion, 157th Mobilization Enhancement Brigade, Wisconsin Army National Guard, cuts boards with Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Daniel Shaw, assigned to the 65th Air Base Recovery Squadron, to create new kitchen cabinets for base housing at the Air Transport Wing in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, March 13, 2025.
Tennessee Guard, Bulgarian Partners Vie to be Best Warriors
March 17, 2025
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Brian Hayes watches as his weapon is zeroed during the 2025 Tennessee Best Warrior Competition March 13, 2025. Hayes won Soldier of the Year in the state competition.
Air Guard Surgeon Supports Cobra Gold 2025 Exercise
March 14, 2025
Lt. Col. Khadidja Harrell, flight surgeon with 194th Medical Group, Washington Air National Guard, poses with other medics during the disaster relief and humanitarian assistance exercise Cobra Gold 2025 Feb. 26 – 27 in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand.