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Arizona Guard, Oman Partner in state partnership program By Capt. Erin Hannigan Arizona National Guard Public Affairs | MARCH 13, 2023
“The state of Arizona is grateful for the Omani hospitality and the privilege to work with the Sultan’s Armed Forces,” said Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs. “This partnership is grounded in our Arizona National Guard military relationship but expands to other sectors of the government, bringing valuable interoperability opportunities for both countries.” The SPP program delivers a significant return on investment by broadening the pool of security partners willing and able to support defense and security cooperation objectives around the world. The partnership will also enable Arizona National Guard members to build trusting, long-lasting relationships by training and learning alongside the Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces. “The official signing ceremony of the State Partnership Program to- day culminates the efforts of both countries’ leaderships to enhance the long-existing bilateral cooperation and the strategic partnership between the brotherly countries of the Sultanate of Oman and the USA,” said Vice Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis Al-Raisi, chief of staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces. ”It reaffirms the importance of strength- ening the joint military and security efforts to reinforce common strategic and national interests of both friendly countries and paves the way for more cooperation in the field of joint defense and securi- ty in pursuance of common interests and objectives.” Since the State Partnership Program began in 1993, with Arizona being one of the first participants with Kazakhstan, it has grown to 100 partner nations.
39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team to work with Ukrainian forces
“This mission is vital to help deter aggression in Europe,” said Maj. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, Arkansas’ adjutant general. “These Arkan- sans will execute their mission with great professionalism and will no doubt have a strategic impact on the outcome of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They are well led, well trained, and they will make Arkansas proud.” JMTG-U is a rotational mobilization under the operational com- mand authority of U.S. European Command, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and 7th Army Training Command. “We are eager and privileged to contribute to the Ukrainian armed forces’ capability,” said Col. Chad Bridges, 39th IBCT commander. “Our Soldiers are committed to doing all they can to make max- imum impact to this important mission. Additionally, we thank our families and employers. We are grateful for their sacrifice and support that enables us to serve our nation during this critical time.”
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. “This is a unique and exciting time for the state of Arizona and the Arizona National Guard,” said Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck, Arizona National Guard adjutant general and director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
By John Oldham Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office | APRIL 6, 2023
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - More than 160 Guardsmen from the Arkansas National Guard‘s 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters departed April 4 for mobilization training at Fort Bliss, Texas, before deploying to Germany for a year-long mission to work with members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Members of the 39th IBCT will assume command of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine at Grafenwoehr, replacing the New York Guard‘s 27th ICBT. They will mentor and advise Ukrainian troops to enable combat training center capability and capacity to help the Ukrainians defend their country from Russia’s unprovoked aggression.
Muehlenbeck noted that Arizona has been partners with the Repub- lic of Kazakhstan since the SPP program began 30 years ago.
“With today’s signing, Arizona now also welcomes the newest state partnership with the Sultanate of Oman,“ Muehlenbeck said.
The signing ceremony, held in the capital city of Oman, signifies the forging of an enduring partnership that will bolster capabilities, improve interoperability, and enhance principles of responsible governance.
A reciprocal visit between Arizona and Oman is planned in May.
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