JACKSONVILLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Fla. – Strengthening partnerships now rather than in the “foxhole” prepares U.S. forces to integrate seamlessly with their NATO counterparts when the next conflict arises. Through the DoD’s Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP), four Airmen assigned to the 125th Security Forces Squadron integrated with the Royal Air Force’s 609 (West Riding) Squadron, RAF Regiment, Sept. 9-24, 2023, to exchange knowledge on tactics and procedures.
The MREP allows for Reserve and Guard forces to partner with associated units to share best practices and understand the training, doctrine, and operations of NATO alliance partners. The exchange also develops bilateral security cooperation and strengthens...
