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Oregon Guardsman Innovates to Maintain Jets
February 24, 2026 — PORTLAND, Ore. – Staff Sgt. Kenneth Fritz, an avionics integrated systems technician at the 142nd...

Virginia Guard Participates in Finnish Cyber Security Exercise
February 23, 2026 — RIIHIMÄKI, Finland – Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Fort Belvoir-based...

Oklahoma National Guard Unveils New Wellness Center
February 20, 2026 — OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma National Guard leadership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19 for the...

Air Guard Pilot Recognized With Prestigious Shine Award
February 19, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson, a fighter squadron commander...

Illinois National Guard Honors Former Guardsman Abraham Lincoln
February 12, 2026 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois National Guard paid tribute to its most notable militiaman and 16th...

New Hampshire Guard Celebrates America 250, Strengthens Partnership
February 9, 2026 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – From snowbanks to sunburns, the 39th Army Band touched down in tropical...

Maryland Guard Participates in Crossed Swords 25 with Estonian Partners
February 9, 2026 — TALLINN, Estonia – The Maryland National Guard participated in Crossed Swords, a comprehensive cyber...

Pennsylvania Guard Soldier Makes College Soccer Comeback After Deployment
January 29, 2026 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - When 1st Lt. Daniela McCurdy graduated from Millersville University in...

Massachusetts Guard’s Adjutant General Leads Engagements in Paraguay
January 28, 2026 — ASUNCION, Paraguay – Maj. Gen. Gary W. Keefe, the adjutant general of the Massachusetts National...

Southampton Fire Department Thanks New York Guard for Wildfire Support
January 28, 2026 — FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. – Members of the Southampton...

State Partnership Program Links Global Partnership to Defense Priorities

National Guard, Sweden Celebrate 100 Years of Swedish Air Force

Massachusetts Guard, Paraguay Prepare Sites for Fuerzas Comando 2026

Southern Accord 2026 Concludes With Renewed Commitment to Partnership

Nordhaus, Raines highlight global impact of State Partnership Program