Sgt. Thomas Marvin of HHC, 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, supervises tactical combat casualty care training scenarios with members of the Albanian Armed Forces at Land Forces Headquarters, Zall-Herr, Tirana, Albania, March 9, 2023, as part of the State Partnership Program. The New Jersey Guard sent more than 40 service members to collaborate with their subject-matter counterparts in the AAF.

March 14, 2023

New Jersey National Guard Medical Team Trains with Albania

ZALL-HERR, TIRANA, Albania — New Jersey Air and Army National Guard medical branches trained with Albanian Armed Forces Light Infantry Battle Group members March 5-10 as part of the State Partnership Program.  The New Jersey Guard sent more than 40 service members to collaborate with their subject matter counterparts in the AAF.The medical group shared best practices on

Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck, commander of the Arizona National Guard, seated at left, signs an official partnership decree with Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis Al-Raisi, chief of staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces, during a ceremony in Muscat, Oman, solidifying Oman as a partner with the state of Arizona under the State Partnership Program. The SPP links a state’s National Guard with armed forces of a partner country in a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship.

March 13, 2023

Arizona Guard, Oman Partner in State Partnership Program

MUSCAT, Oman — The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, Arizona National Guard, and the Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Defense signed a State Partnership Program agreement March 13, becoming partners in the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau program.

OMAN (February 23, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Royal Oman Police Special Task unit approach their objective building during the final demonstration in exercise Invincible Sentry 23 in Oman Feb. 23. IS23 is a recurring exercise held with different partner nations each year within U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to evaluate the readiness and capabilities of U.S. and Omani forces responding to a regional emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)

March 10, 2023

Oman and U.S. Forces to Conduct Exercise Invincible Sentry

TAMPA, Fla. — Omani and U.S. military personnel participated in a military exercise designed to improve interoperability and strengthen the enduring partnership between our two friendly nations while promoting regional security.

Soldiers use tanks to hoist portable bridges

March 3, 2023

U.S. Sends Ukraine $400 Million in Military Equipment

WASHINGTON — The United States will transfer military equipment worth up to $400 million to Ukraine to aid its defense against the Russian invasion, Defense Department officials said.

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with Norwegian troops during a visit to Norway for the signing of a Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program security cooperation agreement between Norway and the Minnesota National Guard, Brekstad, Orland, Norway, Feb. 16, 2023. This image was acquired using a cellular device.

Feb. 21, 2023

Norway Adds Top-tier Military Experience to State Partnership Program

TRONDHEIM, Norway — Celebrating a half-century of training together last week, Norway and the Minnesota National Guard strengthened ties by formally pairing in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.

New Jersey Army National Guard Sgt. Thomas Kwiatkowski of 1st Detachment, 3rd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, collaborates with Albanian Armed Forces forward observers on fundamentals of operations, at Land Forces Headquarters, Zall-Herr, Tirana, Albania, Feb. 6, 2023.

Feb. 17, 2023

New Jersey Guard Assists State Partner Albania in NCO Development

TIRANA, Albania — The New Jersey National Guard and Albanian Armed Forces resumed military-to-military training at Land Forces Headquarters Feb. 5-9. 

Tactical vehicles lined in rows.

Feb. 3, 2023

Air Defense Systems, Long-Range Fires Capability to be Sent to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department announced a new package of security assistance for Ukraine.  

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Babb takes part in close quarters battle rehearsals with members of the Royal Thai Army. Babb is part of an SFAB Team assigned to Force Package 23-1, the 5th SFAB's forward-deployed element.

Jan. 30, 2023

U.S. Army Advisors Strengthen Partnership in Thailand

NAKHON NAYOK, Thailand — NAKHON NAYOK, Thailand – Three Advisor Teams from 2nd Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade partnered with the Royal Thai Army across Thailand during a multi-month rotation into theater beginning in October 2022. The three teams employed into Thailand are: Company Advisor Team 5230, Maneuver Advisor Team 5221, and Logistics Advisor Team 5622, offering a multi-disciplinary advisory capability to their RTA partners.

U.S. Provides PHO 118 Million Grant to Support 5G Deployment in the Philippines

Jan. 23, 2023

U.S. Provides PHO 118 Million Grant to Support 5G Deployment in the Philippines

MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines — The United States government, through the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), is providing NOW Telecom Company, Inc. a Php 118 million ($2.15 million) grant to fund a feasibility study for the development of reliable and secure nationwide 5G mobile and broadband networks in the Philippines.

Jan. 12, 2023

U.S. and Japanese Leaders Chart Path to Strengthen 'Cornerstone' Alliance

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Japanese security officials have announced a series of initiatives that will strengthen the alliance between the two nations and help guarantee a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Map of Ukraine

Dec. 21, 2022

Ukraine Getting Patriot Battery, Other Defense Weapons

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department announced $1.85 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine, including a Patriot air defense battery and munitions.

Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard, showcases a traditional wood plate presented from Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov during a reception at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Washington Dec. 12, 2022. The Guard and Uzbekistan celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their partnership under the Defense Department National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.

Dec. 21, 2022

Mississippi, Republic of Uzbekistan Celebrate 10-Year Partnership

WASHINGTON — The Mississippi National Guard and the Republic of Uzbekistan celebrated the 10th anniversary of joining forces under the State Partnership Program during a reception at the Uzbekistan Embassy Dec. 12.  Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, adjutant general, and other senior leaders from the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard attended to commemorate the

A truck filled with cargo backs up to a plane.

Dec. 20, 2022

U.S. Sends Gear to Repair Ukraine's Electric Grid

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has committed more than $53 million in support for Ukraine's electric grid which officials say will be critical for emergency repairs in the face of Russia's attacks.

Soldiers fire a large weapon.

Nov. 30, 2022

Austin Thanks France for Assisting in Ukraine's Defense

Pentagon — The United States is grateful for France's contribution to Ukraine's fight to defend itself, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a meeting with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Pentagon.

A large weapon fires a missile.

Nov. 29, 2022

U.S., Allies Work to Supply Ukraine Air Defense Needs

Pentagon — Air defense capabilities remain the absolute priority as Ukraine seeks to stop the Russians from further damaging the civilian infrastructure in the nation, a senior defense official said.

Walking through one of the maintenance facilities at the Eygelshoven Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite, Gregory Hahn, the Eygleshoven APS-2 site director, briefs U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands Shefali Razdan Duggal, Nov. 28. “The ambassador’s key focus during her visit was on interpersonal relationships between the U.S. government and our host nation Dutch Ministry of Defense workforce and how we work together to accomplish the mission,” said Maj. James Maskovyak, AFSBn-Benelux executive officer and Support Operations officer. “She seemed very impressed.” (Photo by Charéll de Koster, USAG Benelux public affairs)

Nov. 29, 2022

U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands visits Army prepositioned stocks worksite in Eygelshoven

EYGELSHOVEN, Netherlands — The team at Army Field Support Battalion-Benelux welcomed U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands Shefali Razdan Duggal to the Eygelshoven Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite, Nov. 28.

Exercise Southern Vanguard 23

Nov. 14, 2022

U.S., Colombia take part in combined Southern Vanguard military training exercise

TOLEMAIDA MILITARY BASE, Colombia — More than 300 U.S. and Colombian soldiers stood tall in formation on the parade field of Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23. The exercise is U.S. Army South's premier annual training exercise at the operational and tactical levels and is intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces.

A woman speaks from a podium.

Nov. 10, 2022

$400 Million Security Package Headed to Ukraine

Pentagon — Missiles for the HAWK air defense system, along with four Avenger air defense systems and Stinger missiles are headed to Ukraine as part of a presidential drawdown authority security assistance package worth up to $400 million.

United States Army General Laura J. Richardson, commander of SOUTHCOM, meets with the President of Panama Laurentino Cortizo and the Panamanian Minister of Public Security Juan Pino, at the delivery ceremony to Panama of a maritime patrol aircraft.

Nov. 8, 2022

General Richardson visits Panama to participate in a security dialogue

US Embassy in Panama — United States Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Panama from October 17-18, where she led the U.S. delegation that participated in the 6th meeting of the High Level Security Dialogue (HLSD) with Panama.

Large and smaller aircraft fly together at twilight.

Nov. 4, 2022

Aid Package to Ukraine Includes T-72B Tanks

Pentagon — The Defense Department announced approximately $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine under the Ukraine security assistance initiative. 

Senior Airman Tabari Matthews, 189th dental technician, assists Canadian Army Capt. Cleve Kim, dentist, in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Oct. 28, 2022, during Continuing Promise 2022. Arkansas Air National Guard members worked alongside U.S. and foreign military forces, government officials and civilian personnel to provide medical care, improve interoperability, and develop enduring relationships.

Oct. 31, 2022

Arkansas Air Guardsmen Provide Medical Care in Guatemala

PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala — Arkansas Air National Guard members helped provide medical care in Guatemala alongside U.S. and foreign military, government and civilian personnel during the Continuing Promise 2022 mission Oct. 26-31.

U.S. and Japanese officials sign a Terms of Reference agreement

Oct. 12, 2022

U.S. and Japan armies sign preliminary armaments cooperation agreement

WASHINGTON — Representatives from the U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force agreed to a framework for future cooperation during a bilateral meeting Monday.

Alaska NG, Partner Mongolia Join Gobi Wolf Ex.

Oct. 11, 2022

Alaska National Guard, Partner Mongolia Join Gobi Wolf Exercise

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska National Guard (AKNG) and Mongolia participated in Gobi Wolf 2022, an international exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, in Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia, Sept. 5-10.

Several combat vehicle roll across a muddy road caked with snow.

Oct. 4, 2022

HIMARS, Excalibur Rounds Headed for Ukraine in $625 Million Security Assistance Package

PENTAGON — The Defense Department announced an additional $625 million in security assistance which will include equipment specifically tailored to what Ukraine needs in the short term.

U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Stress Importance of Alliance System

Oct. 3, 2022

U.S., Australian Defense Leaders Stress Importance of Alliance System

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who also serves as his country's defense minister, stressed the importance of the alliance system in the Indo-Pacific region after a meeting in Hawaii.