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July 20, 2023
State Partnership Program is Enduring Answer to Global Security Threats

National Guard members, senior leaders and leaders from partner nations worldwide came together this week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.
July 20, 2023
Guard, Global Partners Celebrate 30 Years of Security Cooperation

Senior military, diplomatic and defense officials converged to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Department of Defense and National Guard State Partnership Program Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, July 17-18.
July 20, 2023
FVEY nations partner during aeromedical evac mission

The air forces from Five Eyes nations, consisting of the United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Canadian Air Force, partnered for historic aeromedical evacuation missions over the Indo-Pacific during Mobility Guardian 23, July 5-21,
July 19, 2023
US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks

The ongoing race against adversaries and competitors who possess advanced space capabilities and questionable intentions further emphasizes the need to reinforce norms of behavior in space.
July 19, 2023
Pacom Commander Says U.S. Must Continue Modernization of Strategic Capabilities

The U.S. must continue to meet the pacing challenge presented by the Chinese government's buildup of its military capabilities, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
July 19, 2023
National Guard State Partnership Program forges lasting connections beyond military relations

“The unique nature of the National Guard [State Partnership Program], which is implemented through each state, is something that's unique throughout the world,” said Ambassador Dennis Hankins, National Guard Bureau Foreign Policy Advisor. “But seeing the dedication of our state leaders really trying
July 19, 2023
Aviano hosts FVG president and Consul General Milan

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, alongside Italian Air Force Col. Marco Schiattoni, Italian Base commander, hosted Massimiliano Fedriga, president of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, Italy, and Robert Needham, consul general Milan, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July
July 19, 2023
Air Force Reserve AE technicians, Peruvian partners participate in training scenario

Resolute Sentinel 23 aims to improve readiness of U.S. and partner nation military and interagency personnel through joint defense interoperability training, engineering projects and knowledge exchanges.
July 19, 2023
Bilateral exercise strengthens USAF, JASDF alliance

The 18th Wing teamed up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in a week-long bilateral training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
July 18, 2023
NATO reservist visits South Texas

The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in a military exchange program and hosted a member from the Estonian Defense Force here, May 29- June 9.