Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 13, 2022
Maine Air National Guard, Montenegro Partner in SPP Event

The Maine Air National Guard hosted members of the Montenegrin military during a communications familiarization event the first week of June.
June 9, 2022
National Guard Supports Armed Forces of Ukraine

Pinned down by a Russian tank and armed with only a failed anti-tank missile, a Ukrainian soldier recently turned to an unlikely source as the most effective weapon available — his cell phone.
June 6, 2022
New Hampshire National Guard, El Salvador Build on SPP Relationship

After two years of sporadic correspondence, it only took a few minutes of face time for New Hampshire Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities and Salvadoran Defense Minister René Merino to reaffirm their commitment to the State Partnership Program.“If you have the will, welcome,” Merino said during a May 25
June 6, 2022
National Guard Leaders Emphasize Value of State Partnership Program

The adjutants general from California, Florida, Nebraska and Vermont discussed the value of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program during a media roundtable June 2.
June 2, 2022
Alabama Air National Guard Refuels Romanian Air Force

Airmen from the Alabama National Guard’s 117th Air Refueling Wing and 187th Fighter Wing conducted capability exercises in the Black Sea region with the Romanian Air Force as part of the State Partnership Program May 13- 21.
June 2, 2022
National Guard strengthens NATO readiness in Europe

More than 20,000 service members from over 20 countries supporting NATO, including the National Guard, showcased their integrated military capabilities during large-scale exercises throughout Europe in April and May.
May 31, 2022
Alabama National Guard, Romania strengthen SPP ties

Romania’s 72nd Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Battalion trained with the Alabama National Guard’s 31st CBRN Brigade at Camp Shelby in April, completing a two-part combat readiness exercise.
May 25, 2022
Alabama Air National Guard, Romania complete exercise

Alabama Air National Guard members from the 117th Air Refueling Wing conducted a week-long joint exercise with the Romanian Ministry of Defense and Romanian Air Force.
May 24, 2022
New York Guard partner South Africa signs West Point pact

New York National Guard leaders attended the signing of an agreement launching a cadet and faculty exchange program between the U.S. Military Academy and South Africa’s Stellenbosch University, which trains that nation’s military officers.
May 18, 2022
Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Kentucky National Guard

Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard’s legal team hosted Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force for a two-day visit that included a tour of the Kentucky State Capitol and presentations to Guard members Apr. 21-22.