Story by Staff Sgt. Gauret Stearns | Joint Force Headquarters - Nebraska National Guard | 03.25.2026
In a move that significantly expands U.S. security cooperation in East Africa, military leaders from the Nebraska National Guard and the Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces officially formalized their partnership on March 12, 2026. The historic ceremony, held in Dar Es Salaam, centered on the signing of a formal letter of intent by General Jacob John Mkunda, Chief of Defence Forces for the......
Courtesy Story | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 03.09.2026
In a celebration of shared history and enduring partnership, Illinois Army National Guard Col. Michael Kowalski, the Commander of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, addressed students at the Polish Museum of America on Sunday, March 8, highlighting the legacy of General Casimir Pulaski and the critical role of the modern Cavalry. The event was a cornerstone of the State of Illinois'......
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 03.09.2026
Washington Army National Guard Soldiers partnered with the Royal Thai Army in Chon Buri Province to conduct a Stryker Leader Course subject matter expert exchange, strengthening tactical knowledge and reinforcing the long-standing State Partnership Program between Washington and Thailand....
Story by Master Sgt. Joseph Harwood | Ohio National Guard Public Affairs | 02.05.2026
An Ohio National Guard delegation conducted a weeklong visit to Hungary and Serbia in the fall of 2025, as part of the State Partnership Program. The annual capstone highlighted previous accomplishments but also outlined future objectives that support mutual strategic objectives, training readiness and interoperability....
Story by Senior Airman Zeno Kang | 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard | 01.16.2026
The North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) hosted a visit for its state partners from the Malawi and Zambia air forces, through the National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP), at the Charlotte Air National Guard Base, Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 12-16....
Story by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover | 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard | 01.15.2026
The Maryland National Guard and the Estonian Defense League (EDL) conducted a joint exchange focused on best practices in a variety of expeditionary skills, September 24-29, 2025. Following an initial visit by eight members of the 175th Logistics Readiness Squadron in early September of 2024, more than 25 Maryland Airmen and Soldiers from the 175th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 175th Force......
Story by Cpl. Justin Malone | Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs | 01.13.2026
The Illinois National Guard and the Ministry of National Defense of the Portuguese Republic held a ceremony Jan. 12, 2026, in Lisbon to officially establish a new State Partnership between the two armed forces. The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral military cooperation between the United States and Portugal through the National Guard State Partnership Program....
Story by 2nd Lt. Paige Bodine | Michigan National Guard | 01.09.2026
In 1993, Michigan and Latvia launched the first State Partnership Program, a U.S. National Guard initiative that has grown into a globally recognized model of military and civilian cooperation. This oral history, featuring insights from Dace Mason and (Ret.) GEN Stump, reflects on the early challenges, personal connections, and enduring trust that have made the Michigan–Latvia partnership a......
