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  • Washington Guard Engages with Thai and Malaysian Partners

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Washington Air and Army National Guard noncommissioned officers visited Thailand and Malaysia Dec. 1-5 to strengthen military ties and share best practices.This all-NCO team marked a first for the Washington National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Their mission

  • Guard Leaders Stress NCOs Role in State Partnership Program

    LAS VEGAS – Developing NCOs has long been a strategy in the U.S. military to build capability and maintain readiness by providing the education and training required to operate in complex environments.While the professional development of NCOs is varied in focus internationally, many countries

  • Airman Leadership School students overcome COVID-19 setback

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – For many Airmen, the transition from a junior-enlisted service member to a noncommissioned officer is one of the most pivotal milestones in their career. While pinning on the rank of staff sergeant is usually achieved by enrolling in Airman Leadership School,