NGB State Partnership Program at 30: A Lasting Legacy of International Importance
By:
American Security Project
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program (SPP). The SPP, a Department of Defense security cooperation program, pairs the National Guard of every U.S. state and territory to one (or more) partner nations. Initially created following the collapse of the Soviet Union to aid transitioning central and eastern European militaries, the program has now grown to 88 partnerships with 100 nations around the globe. Not only does the program build long-term strategic relationships which enhance the military capabilities of partner countries, it also provides unique training opportunities for U.S. personnel to foster understanding of global security and international cooperation. All News
