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Michigan Guard, Sierra Leone Develop New Partnership
November 26, 2024
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Derek Smith, 177th Regional Training Institute, Michigan National Guard; U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Layton, bilateral affairs officer, Michigan National Guard; and U.S. Army Master Sgt. Daniel Blaser, chief instructor, 177 RTI, with instructor cadre members at the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Training Center, Benguema, Sierra Leone, Nov. 19, 2024. The Michigan National Guard and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces signed an agreement Sept. 12 to become partners under the State Partnership Program.
Massachusetts Guard Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
November 26, 2024
Jake McCumber, program manager, Massachusetts Army National Guard Natural Resources & Training Lands Program, highlights conservation achievements at Camp Edwards Training Site Nov. 22, 2024. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented his team with the 2024 Northeast Region Military Conservation Partner Award.
Ministry Dog Aids Michigan Army Guard Soldier Resiliency
November 25, 2024
Penny, a therapy dog with the Michigan Army National Guard, provides emotional support to Soldiers during training exercises and events at Fort Custer, November 2024. Penny works alongside Chaplain Adam Lavigne to foster resilience and well-being among service members.
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.
Chickasaw Nation Governor Reflects on Oklahoma Guard Service
November 21, 2024
Before serving nearly 40 years as the governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Bill Anoatubby served in his first leadership position as a member of the Oklahoma 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.