Ermal Nufi, Minister of Defence, Republic of Albania, along with New Jersey National Guard leadership and Albanian Defence Ministry leadership pose for a photo in front of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, from the 1st Battalion, 150th Assault Helicopter Regiment, before an orientation flight in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, June 9, 2026. New Jersey and the Republic of Albania are celebrating the 25th anniversary ceremony commemorating the bilateral agreement fostered by the State Partnership Program. The New Jersey National Guard’s partnership with the Republic of Albania, traces its roots back to 1995 and officially became part of the National Guard State Partnership Program, Jan. 17, 2001, making it one of the oldest SPP relationships in the nation. The State Partnership Program is administered by the National Guard Bureau, which links a state's National Guard with the armed forces of a partner country in order to build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with U.S. partners around the world. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk)
| Date Taken: | 06.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.15.2026 10:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9750225 |
| VIRIN: | 260609-Z-IB607-1001 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 5.05 MB |
| Location: | LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, US |
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