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Guardsman Follows Father in State Partnership Program
December 23, 2024
Left: Maj. William Johnston presents a gift during a subject matter exchange with the Royal Army of Thailand in March 2010 when he was the director of the Washington National Guard State Partnership Program. His son, right, Sgt. William Johnston, a crew chief with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation, with an Aviation soldier from 9th Battalion, Royal Thai Army during an exchange Dec. 2, 2024, in Lop Buri, Thailand.

3rd MDTF Cyber Defenders Partners With Allies During Keen Sword 25
December 18, 2024
3MDEB Cyber Soldiers with Japanese partners during the Keen Sword 25 Cyber range at Sagami Depot, Japan. Keen Sword 25 took place from October 23 to November 1, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Lucas Bires).

The 38th ADA Brigade shifts gears during Yama Sakura 87
December 17, 2024
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conduct a meeting during Yama Sakura 87 at Sagami General Depot, Japan, Dec. 9, 2024.

Largest Yama Sakura exercise concludes; solidifies lasting commitment to regional security
December 16, 2024
Service members from the U.S. Army's Pacific, America's First Corps, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the Australian Defence Force celebrate the conclusion of Yama Sakura 87 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 14, 2024.

Washington Guard Engages with Thai and Malaysian Partners
December 12, 2024
Senior Washington National Guard enlisted leaders participating in the State Partnership Program talk with students at the Noncommissioned Officer School, Hua Hin, Thailand, Dec. 3, 2024.