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June 23, 2022
In Moldova, Guard Chief Finds a Nation Strengthening Armed Forces

With a brutal war raging in neighboring Ukraine and wary of nearby Russia, the Eastern European democracy of Moldova is rapidly strengthening its national defense — and looking to the North Carolina National Guard for help.
June 23, 2022
National Guard Coordinates Transport of German Satellite

A rocket carrier is barely recognizable from a distance on a typically foggy June morning at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Its payload, the German Ministry of Defense’s SARah satellite, was delivered thanks to Herculean cross-country coordination by National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. As
June 22, 2022
216 SPCS enables CFSCC mission, assures access to space through spectrum warfare

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – One element of warfare that is not always in the limelight but easily touches all warfighting domains is the electromagnetic spectrum. At Vandenberg Space Force Base, there resides an Air National Guard squadron that works regularly with the Combined Force Space
June 22, 2022
DOD Official Touts Sweden, Finland Joining NATO

A Defense Department official strongly urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the request of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
June 22, 2022
167th Airlift Wing supports large-scale multi-national exercises in Europe

167th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft crew, maintainers and air transportation specialists supported large-scale multi-national exercises Swift Response and DEFENDER-Europe 22 held in locations throughout Europe in May.
June 22, 2022
U.S. service members, aircraft and equipment participate in the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin

U.S. military personnel, aircraft and equipment will represent the United States at this year’s Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace (ILA) Berlin, June 22-26, 2022.
June 21, 2022
Republic of Singapore Air Force refuels with 92nd ARW

F-15SG Strike Eagles assigned to the Republic of Singapore Air Force performs aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 10, 2022. The JPARC airspace provides a realistic
June 21, 2022
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Commemorates 50 Years of Partnership, Ally Support 

Representatives from the United States, allies and partner nations joined together to toast the work the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has been doing for more than a half century.
June 21, 2022
Partner nation, total force trauma experts enhance medical services

Five trauma and critical care specialists representing the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Surgeon General office traveled to Amman May 8 - 12 to meet with their counterparts in the Jordanian Royal Medical Services.
June 21, 2022
Ukrainian Airman’s perspective on resilience

“If there is a will there is a way, keep that in mind. If you have goals and you don’t really feel like you are getting there, just remember life works in mysterious ways and as long as you really want it, then keep that carrot in front of you on the stick and keep going.”