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Washington National Guard builds partnerships ahead of World Cup 2026
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (498+ words) By Davia Wilson June 4, 2026 CAMP MURRAY, Wash. " Representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, multiple National Guards, state defense forces, Washington Emergency Management Division, Civil Air Patrol and active-duty military units gathered June 2 for a counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems,…...
U. S. and German Forces Compete for Coveted Marksmanship Badge
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) By Michelle Thum March 19, 2026 PIRMASENS, Germany" In a display of camaraderie and tactical skill, American service members from across the Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart Military Community joined their German Bundeswehr counterparts today for the Sch'tzenschnur, a prestigious German armed forces badge…...
Italian, US Soldiers earn German military qualification
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (508+ words) By Sgt. 1st Class Shane Klestinski February 9, 2026 VICENZA, Italy " Italian and U. S. Soldiers accepted the challenge of earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at various locations throughout Caserma Del Din, Feb. 2-6. The GAFPB is a German Bundeswehr (armed forces) decoration that…...
Maryland Guard cyber teams builds momentum in protecting statewide networks
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (917+ words) By Staff Sgt. Amber Peck, National Guard Bureau December 17, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va. " Maryland National Guard cyber teams are a key part of a statewide task force focused on a "whole of government approach" to cybersecurity and enhancing cyber readiness. The Maryland…...
US Army EOD techs earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on Fort Bragg
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (627+ words) By Walter T. Ham IVSeptember 19, 2025 FORT BRAGG, N. C. " U. S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers earned the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during a qualification on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Aug. 3 " 7. More than 80 American Soldiers from the 192nd EOD Battalion (EOD) and other Fort…...
Guard Members From Six States, D. C. on Duty in Washington in Support of Local, Fed Authorities
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (1047+ words) By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, National Guard Bureau September 2, 2025 WASHINGTON " More than 2, 000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force " District of Columbia in…...
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz leaders strengthen German-American ties at Baumholder's old city fest
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) By Bernd Mai, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Host Nation Advisor, Baumholder August 26, 2025 BAUMHOLDER, Germany " U. S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz and 16th Sustainment Brigade senior leaders joined Baumholder mayors Bernd Alsfasser and Guenther Jung to open Baumholder's annual Old City Fest Aug. 15. The festival celebrated German-American…...
After 13 years in North Africa, German LN brings skills, experience to APS-2 Coleman
10+ mon, 8+ hour ago (445+ words) By Cameron Porter, 405t AFSB Public Affairs Officer August 4, 2025 MANNHEIM, Germany " After spending 13 years in North Africa " mostly Morocco " working for the German Federal Ministry of Economics plus a short stint with the U. S. Air Force and another with the city of…...
Babesiosis, Lyme Disease Emerging Co-Infection Threat from Deer Ticks in Maryland
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (856+ words) By Douglas Holl, Defense Health Agency-Public Health July 10, 2025 It's almost a rite of passage for service members conducting field training during the spring and summer months in Maryland'the tick check. This careful, whole-body scan can help prevent serious infection from…...