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Hawaii Guard, Indonesia Conduct Super Garuda Cyber Exercise
September 9, 2024 — SURABAYA, Indonesia - On the outskirts of Surabaya’s bustling city at a sprawling naval base, teams of multinational service members collaborated to solve perplexing challenges in cyberspace.From Aug... MORE

Hawaii Air National Guard Col. Glen Hayase, commander of the 154th Mission Support Group, briefs multinational participants of a cyber exercise Aug. 26, 2024, in Surabaya, Indonesia. The exercise was part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, an Indonesia-led exercise to increase military interoperability between allies and partners.

Kentucky National Guard Hosts State Partner Djibouti
September 6, 2024 — BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Logistics officers from the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) visited the 1792nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion while in Kentucky Aug. 19-22.The visit was part of the Department... MORE

Maj. Joshua Mitchell, battalion executive officer, speaks to logistics officers from the Djiboutian Armed Forces who visited the 1792nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion in Bowling Green, Ky., Aug. 22, 2024. The visit was part of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

Louisiana National Guard Supports Belize Wellness Exchange
September 6, 2024 — PINEVILLE, La. – “Nobody can take care of you better than you. You can’t pour from an empty cup; you need to think of ways to fill your cup. Keep in mind, sometimes your cup will go down before it... MORE

Louisiana Army National Guard Chaplain Col. David Yellott reviews training and evaluations with the Belize Defence Force Wellness Team and Coast Guard leadership during a State Partnership Program wellness exchange at Price Barracks in Ladyville, Belize, Aug. 20, 2024.

Guard Partnership Exchange Strengthens Security at Thai Port
September 6, 2024 — LAEM CHABANG, Thailand - Eight Washington National Guard members recently visited the Port of Laem Chabang in the longest-running exchange in the 22-year State Partnership Program relationship between... MORE

Group photo at the Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, Aug. 22, 2024.

Texas Guard, Chilean Medics Train Together at Southern Fenix
September 3, 2024 — POZO ALMONTE, Chile – In the hot sun of the Atacama Desert in the Tacapacá region, Texas Army National Guard and Chilean combat medics are working together as part of the State Partnership Program to... MORE

Texas Army National Guard and Chilean army soldiers carry a litter off a U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter while conducting medical evacuation training during Southern Fenix 24 at Campo Militar Pozo Almonte, Chile, Aug. 29, 2024.

North Carolina Guard Delivers Books to Botswana Children
August 30, 2024 — RALEIGH, N.C. - Airmen from the North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing worked with the North Carolina Army National Guard, the Botswanan Ministry of Education, Go Global NC, and the... MORE

North Carolina National Guard Soldiers unload books to be distributed to Botswana schools Aug. 16, 2024. The Guard flew 2,000 books more than 8,000 miles to Botswana for elementary, lower secondary and upper secondary schools.

US, Indonesia Begin Multinational Super Garuda Shield 2024
August 29, 2024 — SURABAYA, Indonesia - The United States and the Indonesian National Armed Forces officially launched the 2024 Super Garuda Shield exercise Aug. 26 with an opening ceremony at Juanda Naval Air Base... MORE

Multinational service members pose for a group photo following the opening ceremony of Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Juanda International Airport, East Java, Indonesia, Aug. 26, 2024. The annual exercise has grown into a combined and joint event focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Nevada Guard, Samoa complete 1st State Partnership Exchange
August 19, 2024 — CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Nevada National Guard completed its first State Partnership Program exchange with its newest partner nation, Samoa, last week. The medical engagement focused on best practices... MORE

Participants from the Samoan Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Nevada Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve’s 1984th United States Army Hospital Detachment gather for a group photo Aug. 9, 2024.

Virginia Guard Tests Cybersecurity Readiness in Exercise
August 16, 2024 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia National Guard and multinational and interagency partners executed Cyber Fortress 3.0, a water management cyber incident response, July 7-20 at the State Military... MORE

A member of the Finnish Defense Forces collaborates with a Virginia National Guard cyber operator July 15, 2024, during Cyber Fortress 3.0 at the State Military Reservation, Virginia Beach. The Virginia National Guard brought together multinational and interagency partners to exercise Virginia’s cyber incident response process July 7-20, 2024.

Washington National Guard, Thai Airmen Strengthen Ties
August 15, 2024 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington Air National Guard, Pacific Air Forces and Royal Thai Air Force wrapped up the 11th Airman-to-Airman talks at Camp Murray Aug. 8.“It’s been a great week and always... MORE

Participants in the 11th annual Airman-to-Airman talks between the Washington Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force pose for a photo at Camp Murray, Wash., Aug. 7, 2024. The talks focused on air mobility, interoperability and space force programs.

Washington Guard Shares Aviation Expertise with Thai Partners
August 14, 2024 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - Four Washington National Guard members from 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation, shared aviation maintenance knowledge with their partners in the Royal Thai Army’s 9th... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chris Cuddington, pilot, 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation, talks with his counterparts from the 9th Aviation Battalion during an aviation subject matter expert exchange in Lop Buri, Thailand, July 31, 2024.

Maryland Air Guard Joins Cyber Defense Exercise in Estonia
August 12, 2024 — TALLINN, Estonia – Maryland National Guard Airmen participated in a cybersecurity exercise at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence with their Estonian and French partners.Locked... MORE

Maryland National Guard Airmen participated in a cybersecurity exercise at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence with their Estonian and French partners Aug. 11, 2024. Locked Shields 2024, the world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, is designed to highlight the global community’s commitment to combating cyber threats.

Kentucky Guard Hosts Ecuadorian Military for Exchange
August 12, 2024 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky National Guard hosted Ecuadorian military members for a subject matter expert exchange focusing on interagency operations and communications in a domestic operational... MORE

Kentucky National Guardsmen brief members of the Ecuadorian military and civilian partners on a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort Aug. 7, 2024. The Kentucky Guard and Ecuador have been partners via the State Partnership Program since 1996.

New Hampshire Guard, Partner Cabo Verde Sign Training Plan
August 6, 2024 — CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire National Guard hosted a ceremony in Concord Aug. 2 to commemorate Cabo Verde’s much-anticipated acquisition of a Beechcraft King Air 360ER through the State... MORE

From left, Cabo Verde Chief of Defense Rear Adm. António Monteiro addresses Cabo Verde Minister of Defense Janine Lélis, U.S. Ambassador to Cabo Verde Jennifer Adams, Maj. Gen. David Mikolaities, the New Hampshire National Guard's adjutant general, and others attending a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony Aug. 2, 2024, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Concord, N.H. The event commemorated Cabo Verde’s receipt of a Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

Minnesota Guard, Croatia Partner During Cyber Exercise
August 2, 2024 — POSTOJNA, Slovenia—Five Minnesota National Guard Soldiers participated in the Adriatic Regional Security Cyber Cooperation exercise from June 24 to July 25. Approximately 50 National Guard Soldiers... MORE

Minnesota National Guard, Croatia partner during the Adriatic Regional Security Cyber Cooperation exercise in Postojna, Slovenia, from June 24 – July 25, 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.

Indiana Guard Helps Deliver F-16s to Slovak Partners
July 26, 2024 — BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Two F-16 Fighting Falcons piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Eduardo Castaneda, 122nd Fighter Wing, and Capt. Sean Williams, Defense Contract Management Agency in Greenville, South... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft performs a low pass over Malacky Air Base, Slovakia, July 22, 2024. The aircraft were flown by U.S. Air Force pilots and were the first F-16s to be delivered from Lockheed Martin to Slovakia.

Illinois National Guard, Partners Train in Cyber Exercise
July 25, 2024 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - More than 50 Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with civilians from the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology and the Illinois State Board of Elections,... MORE

More than 50 Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with civilians from the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology and the Illinois State Board of Elections, returned recently from a major cyber training exercise sponsored by the National Guard Bureau. Close to 1,000 military and civilian local, state and federal cyber experts from 41 states and territories and 13 international partners participated in Cyber Shield 2024 May 31 to June 15 at the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Va.

South Carolina Guard Bridging Unit Trains With Colombian Partners
July 25, 2024 — CLARKS HILL TRAINING SITE, S.C. – The sun glinted off the Savannah River as it meandered broadly along the South Carolina-Georgia border. Boats churned on the river’s otherwise placid waters while a... MORE

Maj. Jhon Chaparro, right, and Lt. Col. Jorge Flechas, second from left, both with the Colombian army’s engineer command, watch from a Combat Assault Craft as Soldiers with the 125th Multi-role Bridge Company, South Carolina Army National Guard assemble a raft on the Savannah River to move troops, vehicles, and equipment across the river as part of a training mission at Clarks Hill Training Site, S.C., July 17, 2024. The Colombian soldiers were observing the training as part of an exchange through the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.

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