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Virginia National Guard Launches STEM Program
October 29, 2024
Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, adjutant general of Virginia; retired Col. Everton Nevers, the Virginia Department of Military Affairs chief of staff; and Nikole Johnson, Blackstone STARBASE Academy director, break ground on the Blackstone STARBASE Academy Oct. 20, 2024, in Blackstone, Virginia. STARBASE is a Department of Defense program to expose youth to technological environments and positive civilian and military role models by providing 25 hours of hands-on instruction and activities in science, technology, engineering and math that meet or exceed national standards.
Virginia National Guard, Finnish Army Expand Relationship
October 25, 2024
Virginia National Guard leadership hosts Lt. Gen. Pasi Välimäki, commander of the Finnish Army, during a bilateral engagement, Oct 12, 2024, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The visit supported the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
Air Force Major Serves as Vietnam Bilateral Affairs Officer
October 24, 2024
Oregon Air National Guard Maj. Angie Hayes, the bilateral affairs officer, U.S. Embassy Hanoi, speaks with a member of the Vietnamese delegation following the opening ceremony for the 2024 Disaster Management Engagement Activity at Hue University of Education in Hue, Vietnam June, 10, 2024. The Oregon National Guard and Vietnam have been partners since 2012 through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
Nebraska Air Guard Honors WWII Pilot with Heritage Jet
October 17, 2024
Jim Kunkle, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, at the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California, Sept. 21, 2024. The 155th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135 has a heritage paint scheme honoring Kunkle, who received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them.
Maryland National Guard Trains Estonians During Exercise
October 10, 2024
Maryland Army National Guard Sgt. Conner McClaskey, an infantryman with the 1-175th Infantry Regiment, speaks with a member of the Estonian Defense League during training exercise USSISONAD24 Sept. 8, 2024, at Sirgala live-fire range in Sirgala, Estonia. The joint exercise was planned and executed through the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, supporting U.S. European Command’s mission.
Brothers in Arms: Bond Strengthened on 41st IBCT Deployment
October 9, 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Markian Miller, left, and 2nd Lt. Lincoln Miller pose for a photo during Kosovo Force training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 29, 2024. Kosovo Force, also known as KFOR, includes 28 NATO allies and partner nations working together to provide safety and freedom of movement for the people of Kosovo.
Ohio Guard Chaplains Build Relations with Serbian Counterparts
October 8, 2024
Chaplains from the Ohio National Guard pose with members of the Serbian Armed Forces Chaplaincy outside of the Bajrakli Mosque in Belgrade, Serbia, Sept. 13, 2024. The Ohio National Guard chaplains attended Serbian religious events that promoted learning from one another about how to take care of their service members.
DC National Guard, Jamaica Celebrate 25-year Partnership
October 7, 2024
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, interim commanding general), District of Columbia National Guard, welcomed Brigadier Markland Lloyd, force executive officer, Jamaica Defence Force; Warrant Officer Class One Michael Moulton, force sergeant major, and Brigadier Ricardo Blidgen, brigade commander for the Jamaican National Reserve, during the Commanding General’s Reception at the D.C. Armory Oct. 5, 2024. The reception honored a 25-year State Partnership Program relationship between the D.C. Guard and Jamaica.
Oregon Guardsman Tops World Burpee Record
October 7, 2024
A moment of triumph during Maj. Tommy Vu's world record attempt at a gym in Salem, Ore., Oct. 5, 2024. From left: Pedro Velasquez, Oregon National Guard state equal employment manager; Linda Vu, the major's wife holding son Adonis; and Maj. Tommy Vu as he nears his goal of 1,027 chest-to-ground burpees in one hour.
National Guard Soldier Helps Neighbors Through Helene Relief Efforts
October 6, 2024
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Garcia, a tank commander assigned to Bravo Company, 1-118th Infantry Regiment, Armored Brigade Combat Team, distributes water and supplies in Gaffney, South Carolina, Oct. 2, 2024.