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Nebraska, Guam Guards Partner with Marshall Islands
November 18, 2025
Nebraska and Guam National Guards partner with the Republic of the Marshall Islands through the Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program.
Philippine, University of Guam Cadets Train Together
November 18, 2025
Philippine Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or ROTC, cadets conduct bounding overwatch with University of Guam ROTC cadets at the University of Guam campus, Nov. 14, 2025, under the Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program.
Montana Guard, Sri Lanka Armed Forces Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Partnership
November 17, 2025
U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, Brigadier General Trenton Gibson, Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Deputy Minister of Defense Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Secretary of Defense of Sri Lanka Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Colombo formalizing the U.S.–Sri Lanka defense partnership under the Department of War’s State Partnership Program on November 14, 2025.
Pennsylvania National Guard Strengthens Cyber Defense at Home and Abroad
November 14, 2025
Lithuanian Vice Minister of Defense, Mr. Margiris Abukevičius, his advisor, Mr. Tadas Sakunas, Ms. Monika Koroliovienė, Defense Counselor, Embassy of Lithuania, visited the Pa. Guard’s Cyber Defense branch, led by Maj. Christine Pierce, Oct. 28 at Fort Indiantown Gap.
Washington Guard Hosts Disaster Response Training with Malaysian Partners
November 14, 2025
A member of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) tosses a water rescue throw bag to a swimmer during swift water rescue training in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 28, 2025.
NY Army Guard Provides Funeral Honors for Homecoming of WWII Airman
November 13, 2025
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the New York National Guard Honor Guard conduct a dignified transfer of the remains of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John A. Pagliuso at Frederick Douglas International Airport in Rochester, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2025.
Washington Guard Continues Strengthening Relationship at Thailand’s Port of Laem Chabang
September 30, 2025
Photo of medical training during a Port Subject Matter Expert Exchange at the Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, August 20, 2025.
25 Years Strong: Hawai‘i Guard and Philippines Celebrate Enduring Partnership
September 30, 2025
Leaders and attendees from the Hawai‘i National Guard, Guam National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines gather for a group photo during the 25th anniversary celebration of the State Partnership Program between the Hawai‘i National Guard and the AFP at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2025.
Thunderbird Trail: Preserving Sacrifice, Strengthening Connection for Oklahoma Guard
September 29, 2025
Oklahoma National Guard leaders and Italian representatives unveil a plaque at the former headquarters of the 45th Infantry Division during WWII in Venafro, Italy, Sept. 8, 2025. A delegation of Oklahoma National Guard members and veterans toured key locations from the 45th Infantry Division’s campaign in Italy against German forces during World War II, continuing the development of the Thunderbird Trail. The initiative is aimed at preserving the Division's role in World War II through a memorial trail tracing its footsteps through Italy, France and Germany, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)
National Guard, Nordic Partnerships Bolster European Defenses
September 29, 2025
U.S. Air Force Gen. Steve S. Nordhaus, center right, chief, National Guard Bureau, shakes hands with a member of the Swedish Armed Forces during a static presentation of Swedish naval capabilities in Stockholm, Sweden, Sep. 16, 2025.