Guard News - The National Guard

Swedish Soldiers Compete in NY Guard Competition
April 15, 2025 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. — Two soldiers from the Swedish Armed Forces competed with New York Army National Guard troops during the 2025 Best Warrior Competition last week. Swedish Cpl. Simon... MORE

Swedish Army Corporal Simon Drie Runnander, receives an award from New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris, to mark his participation in the New York National Guard Best Warrior Competition, during a dinner at the United States Military Academy at West Point on April 10, 2025.

Museum Opens Exhibit Commemorating U.S. and Latvian Military Partnership
April 14, 2025 — RIGA, Latvia — U.S. and Latvian service members, diplomats and other guests gathered last week at the Latvian War Museum’s opening of a new exhibit commemorating the 32-year history of the U.S.-Latvia... MORE

U.S. and Latvian service members listen as speakers address the audience during the opening of a new exhibit commemorating 32 years of U.S.-Latvian military partnership at the Latvian War Museum in Riga, Latvia, April 11, 2025.

Wisconsin Airmen Host Training for NATO Counterparts
April 11, 2025 — CAMP DOUGLAS, WIS. – Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Control Squadron recently conducted airspace control training for members of four NATO partner nations.The training... MORE

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Control Squadron, fascilitate a training mission for airspace control and surveillance specialists from multiple NATO countries March 31, 2025, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.

Maryland National Guard Hosts International Visitor Leadership Program
November 4, 2024 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – The Maryland National Guard hosted more than 30 public officials, academics and security analysts from NATO member states and aspirant countries via the State Department's... MORE

Members of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program pose for a photo with Maryland Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, 31st adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard and an A-10 aircraft.

Wash. Guard, Thai Partners Prepare for the Unexpected During Disaster Relief Exchange
October 4, 2024 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Members of the Washington Army National Guard, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Washington Emergency Management Division hosted a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster... MORE

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.

Tennessee’s Adjutant General Match Strengthens Partnerships
July 31, 2024 — TULLAHOMA, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard held its inaugural Adjutant General Sniper Match, organized by the Tennessee Combat Marksmanship Program, from July 26 to 28 at Tullahoma’s Volunteer... MORE

Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers from team Sneaky Snakes and Bulgaria Team 1 participate in the Unknown Steel Match during Tennessee's Adjutant General Sniper Match on July 28 at Tullahoma's Volunteer Training Site.

Malaysia, Washington Guard Focus on Leadership Development
July 30, 2024 — KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Ten members of the Washington Air National Guard visited their counterparts in the Malaysian Armed Forces from July 22 to 26. The purpose of the visit was to exchange ideas on... MORE

Women of the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Malaysian Air Force exchange insights on the challenges and triumphs of women in military leadership during the inaugural Female Leader Engagement Program at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, July, 24, 2024.

Guard Bureau Chief Promotes Partnerships at Defense Services Asia Exhibition
May 12, 2024 — KUALA LUMPUR – Alliances and partnerships underscored the National Guard Bureau chief’s participation in one of Asia’s largest defense and homeland security events on May 6.Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson,... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, participates in the 2024 Defence Services Asia conference and exhibit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 6, 2024. While at DSA, Hokanson joined a panel discussion to talk about the National Guard State Partnership Program.

Guard, Partner Nations Collaborate at State Partnership Program Conference
April 26, 2024 — LAS VEGAS – National Guard members and leaders from partner nations came together last week to participate in the State Partnership Program conference—an annual forum to collaborate about global... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, addressed the attendees virtually at the State Partnership Program conference.

North Carolina, North Dakota, Maine Honored for State Partnerships
April 25, 2024 — LAS VEGAS - The North Carolina National Guard and Moldova were awarded the 2023 Partnership of the Year at the State Partnership Program’s annual conference April 16-18.Brig. Gen. Timothy Brower, the... MORE

(Left to right) Brig. Gen. Timothy Bower, Brig. Gen, Vice Director Vice for Strategy, Policy, Plans, and International Affairs, National Guard Bureau, Brig. Gen. Sergiu Cirimpei, Deputy Chief of Defense of the Moldovan Army, Maj. Gen. Todd Hunt, North Carolina Adjutant General, Elanie Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, Capt. Kory Dearie, North Carolina National Guard, State Partnership Coordinator, Lt. Col. Valeriu Burusciuc, Moldovan Army State Partnership Program Director, Col. Michael Marciniak, Director of Plans and Programs, Maj. Michael Sterling, North Carolina National Guard State Partnership Program Director and Col. Scott Humphrey, Chief, International Affairs, NGB.

Milley Touts Successes of Guard's State Partnership Program
July 19, 2023 — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on all nations involved in the National Guard's State Partnership Program to recommit themselves to continue training and if... MORE

Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses how the National Guard State Partnership Program builds trust among nations, The chairman helped mark the 30th anniversary of the program that now involves 100 countries.

Nevada Guard Partners with Samoa
July 19, 2023 — CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada National Guard, the U.S. Embassy in Samoa and the Government of Samoa officials are ecstatic to announce the official collaboration between the Nevada National Guard and... MORE

The Honorable Faualo Harry Schuster, the Government of Samoa’s Minister of Police, Prisons and Corrections Services, left, and Nevada Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry sign the Declaration of Partnership between the Nevada National Guard and the Government of Samoa on July 6 in Apia, Samoa.

Maryland Guard Works With Partners to Improve Estonian Air Base
July 13, 2023 — HARJUMAA, Estonia – For the past two years, staff augmentation teams – commonly referred to as S-teams – from the 235th Civil Engineer Flight, along with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and U.S... MORE

Members of the 235th Civil Engineering Flight and their partners analyze the runway at Amari Air Base in Harjumaa, Estonia.

Ohio National Guard Trains with NATO Partners
May 5, 2023 — BLUE ASH, Ohio – Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron hosted a two-week combined training exercise with six service members from NATO allies Lithuania, Latvia and... MORE

Airmen assigned to the 123rd Air Control Squadron pose for a portrait alongside service members from Lithuania, Latvia and Hungary during a joint training exercise April 28, 2023 in Blue Ash, Ohio.

Tenn. Guard Strengthens Combat Medicine Skills with Bulgaria
August 19, 2022 — SOFIA, Bulgaria - Bulgarian Armed Forces showed off their combat lifesaving training to the U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria, Ms. Herro Mustafa, and key facilitators from U.S. Army Tennessee National Guard... MORE

U.S. Ambassador Herro Mustafa, Bulgarian Army Col. Ivan Popivanov, Bulgarian Air Force Col. Dimo Dimov, and U.S. Army Col. Keith Evans, observe a simulated battalion aid station at a medical tent in the Bulgarian Military Medical Simulation Training Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, 10 August, 2022.

Leaders of Ohio Guard Visit Hungary for Capstone Event
August 17, 2022 — BUDAPEST, Hungary – A delegation from the Ohio National Guard visited Hungary in June to mark another successful year during the annual State Partnership Program capstone event. Ohio National Guard... MORE

Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general, shakes hands with Hungarian Defence Forces soldiers during an infantry brigade presentation and showcase event June 9, 2022, in Tata, Hungary.

Minnesota National Guard and Niger improve medical capabilities
August 11, 2022 — ST. PAUL, Minn.– Three members of the Nigerien armed forces’ medical leadership team visited the 133rd Medical Group and 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to learn more about the capabilities of... MORE

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Summer Thomas, 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, gives directions on loading a C-130 Hercules in St. Paul, Minn., July 26, 2022.

Kentucky Air Guard Provides Training for Ecuadorian Air Force
August 9, 2022 — LATACUNGA, Ecuador – Three members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Maintenance Group visited Latacunga, Ecuador, May 3 to 8 to provide aircraft maintenance training to the Ecuadorian Air... MORE

Three members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Maintenance Group visited Latacunga, Ecuador, May 3 to 8, 2021, to provide aircraft maintenance training to the Ecuadorian Air Force as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. The team focused on hydraulics, electronics, avionics, propulsion, and structural and fuel-system maintenance. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Space Command Partners with State Partnership Program to Strengthen Space Cooperation
August 8, 2022 — PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Army Brigadier General Jesse Morehouse, U.S. Space Command’s deputy director for policy, plans and strategy, and members of the National Guard Bureau will... MORE

New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 222nd Command and Control Squadron, which augments the U.S. agency managing American surveillance satellites, pose with Brazilian officials at Brazil’s Space Operations Center in Brasilia, the country’s capital on April 19, 2022.

In Moldova, Guard Chief Finds a Nation Strengthening its Armed Forces
June 22, 2022 — CHISINAU, Moldova – With a brutal war raging in neighboring Ukraine and very wary of nearby Russia, this Eastern European democracy is rapidly strengthening its national defense – and looking to the... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, is greeted by a Moldovan military band at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Chisinau, Moldova, June 10, 2022.

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise

Air Guard Units Join Forces for Aerial Wildfire Suppression Training