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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.
Wash. Guard, Thai Partners Prepare for the Unexpected During Disaster Relief Exchange
October 4, 2024
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Keith Kosik, Washington National Guard State Partnership Program director and Lt. Col. Joel Johnson, Washington bilateral affairs officer, Thailand, deliver an introduction to the Washington Military Department to members of the Royal Thai Army during a humanitarian aid and disaster relief subject matter expert exchange on Camp Murray, Wash., Sept. 24, 2024.
Canadian Armed Forces Awards Kansas ANG Unit With Top Honors
October 3, 2024
From left, Maj. Gen. John Errington, commander of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Thomas, commander of the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron; and Chief Warrant Officer Pascal Gagne, Sergeant Major of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre, hold the scroll element of the Canadian Forces Unit Commendation award during a ceremony at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kansas, Oct. 1, 2024.
Texas Air Guard Supports Flood Response in Czechia
October 2, 2024
A Czech emergency services official reviews aerial footage captured by a Texas Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper during flood relief operations at Čáslav Air Base, Czechia, Sept. 17, 2024. The footage is being used to coordinate response efforts and prioritize areas most affected by the flooding.
Maryland Guard, Bosnia and Herzegovina Conduct Cyber Exchange
October 2, 2024
Members from the Maryland National Guard and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina pose for a group photograph outside the Pvt. Henry Costin Readiness Center in Laurel, Maryland, Sept. 19, 2024. AFBiH members from the Cyber Operations Center spent a week in Maryland conducting a military-to-military exchange with the CPT 169 to enhance their capabilities through a collaborative learning environment.