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  • Minnesota National Guard, Norway Strengthen Training Ties

    STJØRDAL, Norway - The Minnesota National Guard and the Heimevernet, the Norwegian Home Guard, joined forces for the 52nd Annual Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange Feb. 5-19, continuing a tradition of military cooperation and cultural exchange.One hundred Minnesota National Guard members boarded a

  • Hawaii Air Guard, Indonesian Air Force Advance Partnership

    DENPASAR, Indonesia – Hawaii Air National Guard personnel from the 154th Wing participated in air-to-air refueling with the Indonesian Air Force to support F-16 recertification requirements identified during the 2024 Airmen-to-Airmen Talks. The training strengthened interoperability, operational

  • Washington National Guard, Malaysian Partners Share Expertise

    CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington Air National Guard hosted Pacific Air Forces and Royal Malaysian Air Force senior leaders for the seventh annual Airman-to-Airman Talks Feb. 11-13.The talks are an Air Force-specific part of the bilateral defense talks that occur annually between the United States

  • New Jersey National Guard, Cyprus Strengthen Partnership

    CAMP PANTELI KATELARI, Cyprus - The New Jersey National Guard and the Republic of Cyprus National Guard’s 50th Communication Information Squadron exchanged best practices in cybersecurity and leadership development as part of the State Partnership Program.The collaboration, hosted by the Cyprus

  • Alaska Guard, Mongolia Conduct Cybersecurity Exchange

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - The Alaska Air National Guard launched a new partnership with Mongolia through the State Partnership Program. The collaboration aims to develop cybersecurity training for the newly formed Mongolian Cybersecurity Command, with the Alaska team playing a pivotal role in

  • New York National Guard Members Train with Swedish Partners

    WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - Nine New York National Guard Airmen and Soldiers learned cold weather survival techniques from Sweden’s subarctic warfare experts during a week-long course in Boden, Sweden, 48 miles south of the Arctic Circle.Five Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing, an Airman each from the

  • 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

  • Sweden Makes State Partnership Visit to 106th Rescue Wing

    WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - Ten members of the Swedish Air Force visited the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base as part of the State Partnership Program Nov. 17-20.The New York National Guard signed a State Partnership Program agreement with

  • Michigan Guard, Latvia Commemorate Latvia’s Independence

    RIGA, Latvia – Latvia marked its 106th Independence Day Nov. 18 with a heartfelt celebration, uniting military personnel, dignitaries and citizens in a display of national pride and unity. The event brought together more than 1,500 military personnel from over 12 allied nations.The Michigan National

  • New York Air Guard Woman Excels at South Africa Competition

    POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa - New York Air Guard Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo was the top-scoring woman at a week-long South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition.Costanzo was one of 17 New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who represented the United States at the