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Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition
June 30, 2025 — VELIKO TARNOVO, Bulgaria – Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgaria Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition at the National Military... MORE

Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgaria Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition, at the National Military University, June 23-26.

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’
June 27, 2025 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – For more than 30 years, the National Guard has helped bolster the capabilities of foreign militaries, effectively broadening the pool of partners who are willing and able to... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Soloff, an infantryman with Charlie Company, 1st Brigade, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, observes Polish Territorial Defence soldiers as they prepare range cards necessary for Javelin deployment during Javelin anti-armor ambush training at the TDF Training Center in Toruń, Poland, June 11, 2025.

Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Strengthen Partnership
June 27, 2025 — NAIROBI, Kenya - In 2025, the Massachusetts National Guard and the Kenya Defence Forces commemorate a decade of collaboration through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, the adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard (MANG), observes the progress of the ongoing M1117 Armored Support Vehicle refurbishment initiative at the Kahawa Barracks in Nairobi, Kenya, May 30, 2025.

Michigan Guard, Liberia Mark 15 Years of Partnership
June 27, 2025 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—The Michigan National Guard and the Armed Forces of Liberia celebrated the 15th anniversary of their partnership in the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau’s State... MORE

Michigan Army National Guard, stand for a photo in front of a white pine – Michigan’s state tree – dedicated near the Camp Grayling chapel to symbolize the strength of the Michigan-Liberia partnership

2025 African Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Highlights National Guard Role in Africa
June 20, 2025 — RABAT, Morocco – National Guard senior leaders reaffirmed their commitment to counter terrorism, strengthen national security abroad and bolster alliances and partnerships, particularly with countries... MORE

SEA John Raines, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, attended the African Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Rabat, Morocco, on June 12 as the keynote speaker, reaffirming commitment to counter terrorism, strengthening national security abroad, and bolstering alliances and partnerships.

Illinois Army National Guard Trains with Polish Territorial Defence Force
June 20, 2025 — TORUŃ, Poland – Soldiers with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, recently spent two weeks in Torún, Poland, training alongside members of the Polish Territorial... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Joseline Sosa, a forward observer with 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, relays information to her Polish counterparts during training in remote observation techniques in Toruń, Poland, June 6, 2025.

Enduring Brotherhood of Pennsylvania, Lithuania Partnership
June 17, 2025 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than a decade ago, amid the harsh conditions of Afghanistan, two Soldiers from different countries built a bond through shared sacrifice. The two Soldiers, one from the... MORE

Lithuanian Command Sgt. Maj. Ruslanas Gulevas, senior enlisted leader of the Grand Duke Algirdas Infantry Battalion, Lithuanian Land Forces, left, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason L. Barclay, senior enlisted advisor for 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, tour Fort Indiantown Gap as part of a bilateral engagement through the State Partnership Program, June 15, 2025.

Texas, Nebraska Guard Train With Czechia Against Cyber Threats
June 13, 2025 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Hidden within a discreet concrete building, teams from various states and countries collaborate across screens and keyboards for Cyber Shield 2025.For the May 30 to June 13... MORE

An Air National Guardsman and a Czech Republic military member collaborate together during exercise Cyber Shield 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, June 9, 2025.

Massachusetts Guard, Kenya Strengthen Relationship
June 9, 2025 — NAIROBI, Kenya – The Massachusetts National Guard further strengthened its enduring relationship with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at the recent 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference... MORE

Kenya Defence Forces Gen. C M Kahariri, Chief of the Defence Forces, left, Kenya Defence Forces Maj. Gen. Frederick Leuria, Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces, center, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard meet during a bilateral engagement at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, May 29, 2025.

Hawaii Guard, Philippine Armed Forces Unite for Medical Exchange
June 6, 2025 — CAMP O’DONNELL, Philippines - Hawaii National Guard medical professionals completed their fourth annual Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) exchange with partners from the Armed Forces of the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maritza Garcia, 154th Medical Group Detachment 1 medic and Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor, evaluates Armed Forces of the Philippines students during a medical field training exercise May 29, 2025, at Camp O’Donnell, Philippines.

Airborne Operation Strengthens Colorado Guard, Jordan Partnership
June 4, 2025 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – In a display of cooperation and capability, Soldiers from the Colorado Army National Guard and the Jordanian Armed Forces recently conducted a joint airborne operation in Watkins,... MORE

Paratroopers from the Colorado National Guard and the Jordanian Armed Forces stand together before the first joint Colorado-Jordan airborne Friendship Jump, Watkins, Colorado, April 23, 2025. Members parachuted from a CH-47 Chinook as part of an event to strengthen interoperability and deepen the partnership between the two forces.

North Dakota Guard Participates in Lignite Coast Tabletop Exercise
June 2, 2025 — GRAND-POPO, Benin – A five-person team from North Dakota, including three members of the North Dakota National Guard and two planning specialists from the North Dakota Department of Emergency... MORE

Bienvenue Dedegnon Milohin, Mono prefet, provides welcoming remarks to start the Lignite Coast Tabletop Exercise, Grand Popo, Benin, May 12, 2025.

Connecticut, Uruguay Celebrate 25th SPP Anniversary
June 2, 2025 — MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – This year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Guard State Partnership Program between the Connecticut National Guard and the Uruguayan Armed Forces, a milestone that... MORE

Leaders from the Connecticut National Guard were formally hosted by Uruguay’s Chief of Defense, General Rodolfo Pereyra, at Estado Mayor de la Defensa (ESMADE), which serves as as the advisory body to the Ministry of Defense, responsible for planning and coordinating activities across the Armed Forces.

Royal Thai Air Force, Washington Guard Finalize Plans for Enduring Partners 2025
May 29, 2025 — SPOKANE, Wash. – Airmen with the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force assembled in western Washington May 19-24 to finalize plans for Enduring Partners 2025, an exercise... MORE

Airmen with the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force work alongside their RTAF counterparts in small groups to finalize their respective training objectives at the Enduring Partners 2025 final planning conference in Spokane, Wash., May 20, 2025.

Maryland Army National Guard Trained in Estonia in Exercise Hedgehog 25
May 23, 2025 — VÕRU, Estonia – U.S. Army Soldiers with Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Voit; Apache Troop, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division; and the... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Olu Achu, a forward observer (left), Spc. Derrick Hyman, a radio telephone operator, Sgt. Kyle Troyer, a forward observer, with 1st Battalion, 107th Field Artillery, Detachment 1, Maryland Army National Guard, move through the woods while awaiting air support during Exercise Hedgehog near Võru, Estonia, May 14, 2025.

Maryland Air Guardsmen Support NATO Cyber Exercise
May 22, 2025 — TALLINN, Estonia – Eleven Airmen from the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Cyberspace Operations Group participated in Locked Shields 2025, an international defensive cybersecurity exercise... MORE

Maryland Air National Guardsmen of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group participate in exercise Locked Shields 2025, in Tallinn, Estonia, May 7, 2025. Maryland Air National Guardsmen augmented the Estonian, Lithuanian and Montenegrin blue teams, which included over 450 people. (Courtesy Photo)

Wyoming Guard Hosts Tunisian Noncommissioned Officer Development Exchange
May 21, 2025 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming National Guard hosted a delegation from the Tunisian Armed Forces for a weeklong noncommissioned officer (NCO) development exchange, strengthening a long-standing... MORE

Col. Boone Caldon, commander of the 153rd Medical Group, briefs Tunisian armed forces of medical capabilities during a Tunisian NCO development presentation at Cheyenne, Wyoming, on May 12, 2025.

Texas Guard Pairs with United Arab Emirates in State Partnership Program
May 19, 2025 — ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Texas National Guard and the United Arab Emirates will be paired in the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program (SPP), the Defense... MORE

Arkansas Guard Participates in CENTAM Guardian 2025 in Guatemala
May 14, 2025 — CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. – More than 60 Arkansas National Guardsmen are participating in CENTAM Guardian 2025 in Guatemala.CENTAM Guardian 2025 is an annual multi-national exercise designed to... MORE

U.S. and Honduran infantrymen ruck at Mariscal Zavala, Guatemala, May 12, 2025. As part of CENTAM Guardian 25, infantrymen from Honduras, U.S., El Salvador and Guatemala, rucked to their exercise site where they will execute specific survival tactics in the Guatemalan jungles.

Missouri Guard Strengthens Ties with Panama Through Disaster Response Exchange
May 13, 2025 — PANAMA CITY - Six members of the Missouri National Guard and professionals from Panama shared expertise and best practices during a three-day expert exchange May 6-8.The Missouri National Guard's... MORE

Master Sgt. Chris Wertz, Missouri National Guard State Partnership Program NCO, speaks to members of the Panamanian National Police as 2nd Lt. Minor Perez, a MONG chaplain candidate, translates in Panama City, Panama, May 8, 2025.

Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

Washington Guard Improves Park Through Innovative Readiness Training

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

California Army Guard Members Reflect on LA Federal Protective Mission

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission