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Colorado and Slovenian Soldiers 'putting your life in a friend's hands'
August 29, 2014
Pfc. Hannah Quaney of the Colorado Army National Guard operates a network computer that facilitates her battalion's automation system during a computer simulated training exercise in Postojna, Slovenia. Immediate Response 14 is a U.S. Army Europe-sponsored exercise hosted by Slovenia this year. IR14 is designed to prepare participating nations for increased contributions to ongoing and future NATO post ISAF operations, while enhancing regional cooperation, confidence, and security assurance among regional Balkan allies.
South Carolina National Guard welcomes Colombian maintenance partners
August 28, 2014
South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers share maintenance procedures during a visit by a team of Colombian army maintenance and logistics leaders as part of the State Partnership Program between the S.C. National Guard and Colombia, in Eastover, S.C., Aug. 18-22, 2014.
Tongan delegation impressed with Nevada Guard and the Silver State
August 22, 2014
Brig. Gen. Tau’aika ‘Uta’atu, Tonga’s top military official, boards a Nevada Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Stead for a tour of northern Nevada on Aug. 19. 'Uta'atu wrapped up his tour of Nevada Guard facilities Wednesday after visiting the 152nd Airlift Wing in Reno.
Maryland National Guard competes in rugged contest in Estonia
August 20, 2014
Soldiers from the Long Range Surveillance team attached to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 158th Cavalry Regiment, Maryland National Guard, climb toward a statue of Tarvas, Rakvere's medieval mascot, during the second annual Admiral Pitka Recon Challenge Aug. 9, 2014, in Rakvere, Estonia. Hosted by the Estonian Defense League and including Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Maryland National Guard, this three-day competition tested the strength, speed, endurance, intelligence and willpower of 26 teams from six countries through a series of obstacles and simulations along an 81-mile route through Estonia's countryside. The Maryland National Guard and Estonian armed forces have been partners through the State Partnership Program for more than 20 years.
Louisiana Soldiers endure jungle training with partners in Belize
August 11, 2014
Louisiana National Guard members practice jungle-warfare techniques during a training exercise in Cayo, Belize, July 1, 2014. The training, part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program.
Armenian visitors observe Vigilant Guard exercise under State Partnership Program
August 7, 2014
Expeditionary Medical Support System (EMEDS) personnel from the Kansas Air National Guard demonstrate Emergency Room procedures to the Armenian delegation during Vigilant Guard 2014, Salina, Kansas, Aug. 5, 2014. The delegation's visit is through the National Guard's State Partnership Program. The Kansas National Guard has been partnered with Armenia since 2003.