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Dec. 17, 2021
Michigan National Guard trains first Latvian UH-60 Black Hawk maintainer

When the Latvian Air Force recently purchased new UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the call went out for a potential UH-60 maintenance training location in the United States. The Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) Company B, 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment was chosen in part due to the long
Dec. 16, 2021
Pennsylvania Guard leaders meet with Lithuanian partners

The Pennsylvania National Guard hosted Lithuanian dignitaries during a Dec. 14 visit as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
Dec. 10, 2021
Lithuanian cyber defense leader visits 111th Attack Wing

Cyber defense leaders from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s State Partnership Program partner, Lithuania, visited the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base Dec. 6 to discuss capabilities, training and areas of future cooperation.
Dec. 7, 2021
SD National Guard, Suriname leaders reinforce partnership

Senior leaders from the South Dakota National Guard visited the Republic of Suriname, South Dakota’s State Partnership Program nation, Nov. 22-26 to reinforce the partnership between the SDNG and Suriname military while supporting Suriname’s 46th year of independence at their National Day
Dec. 2, 2021
Tennessee National Guard, Bulgaria strengthens relationship

Col. Todd Wiles, commander of the 118th Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Trenton Williams, 118th WG command chief, with Tennessee National Guard leadership, visited Graf Ignatievo Air Base in Bulgaria to strengthen the Tennessee National Guard’s relationship with the Bulgarian military through the State
Dec. 2, 2021
Iowa National Guard, Kosovo celebrate long partnership

It was a red carpet affair that resembled a family reunion. Kosovo Security Force members, Iowa National Guard leaders, dignitaries, and government officials gathered the evening of Nov. 6 in the extravagantly decorated Des Moines Area Community College ballroom in Ankeny.
Nov. 24, 2021
US, Malaysia conclude exercise interrupted by pandemic

In March 2020, members of the Washington National Guard were deep into the Bersama Warrior staff exercise with their counterparts in the Malaysian Armed Forces in Kuala Lumpur.
Nov. 22, 2021
National Guard leader to Croatia president: 'Thank you for quarter-century partnership'

Increased readiness, improved capabilities and enhanced interoperability between American and Croatian military forces.
Nov. 22, 2021
Washington Guard, Malaysia renew face-to-face partnership

When building relationships with a new partner, body language and casual conversations are just as important as the information shared.
Nov. 9, 2021
Maine Airman helps strengthen Montenegro partnership

Maine Air National Guard Maj. Carolyn Richley and her family have been in Montenegro for more than a year as part of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.