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May 2, 2024: Nebraska National Guard supports multiple agencies with storm response efforts
April 26, 2024: Nebraska Air National Guard to host Open Hangar event
February 1, 2024: Nebraska Army National Guard Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing
October 13, 2023: Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing to Welcome New Commander, Receive Unit Honors
May 5, 2023: National Guard Marathon runners return to Lincoln Marathon
March 16, 2023: Nebraska National Guard Soldiers to deploy in support of U.S. European Command
March 14, 2023: Ribbon-cutting planned for Camp Ashland military construction project

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Tag: State Partnership Program

Nebraska Guardsman named U.S. Africa Command’s 2023 Bilateral Affairs Officer of the Year
February 13, 2024 — U.S. Africa Command announces Nebraska Army National Guard Maj. Jessica Pan as the Bilateral Affairs Officer of the Year for 2023... MORE

Nebraska Army National Guard Maj. Jessica Pan poses with her husband and three children after her promotion ceremony to the rank of major, Feb. 22, 2023, at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda.

Czech leaders thank servicemembers’ families in Nebraska for the roles their World War II Veterans played in liberation
September 6, 2023 — On Aug. 26, 2023, senior leaders of the Czech Armed Forces honored the family of 1st Lt. Virgil Kirkham as well as the families of two other Nebraska service members who participated in the liberation of Czechoslovakia in 1945 during the opening ceremony for the 2023 Guardians of Freedom Airshow in Lincoln... MORE

The families of three American servicemembers with Nebraska ties are honored for the roles they played in liberating Czechoslavakia at the end of World War II by Lt. Gen. Karel Rehka, Chief of Defense of the Czech Armed Forces, and 1st Deputy Minister of Defense Frantisek Sulc.

Czech dignitaries travel to Nebraska to celebrate 30th anniversary of partnership
September 4, 2023 — Thirty years after they were first matched as one of the original collaborations within the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, members of the Czech Armed Forces and representatives from the Nebraska and Texas National Guard celebrated their ongoing partnership during a nearly-weeklong celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 23-27, 2023... MORE

Members of a Czech Delegation including Czech Armed Forces, and Nebraska National Guard leadership came to Nebraska to participate in the airshow this year in celebration of 30 years of partnership with Nebraska and Texas through the Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program Aug. 26, 2023.

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Video by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Cowen

National Guard participates in 47th annual Lincoln Marathon

155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard

May 5, 2024 | 1:44

National Guard athletes participate in the 47th annual Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon held May 5, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska National Guard has a long history of supporting the annual Lincoln Marathon, which biennially serves as the time trials for the National Guard All Guard Marathon Team. Every two years hundreds of National Guard runners from all 54 states and territories come to Nebraska to complete the 26.2 mile distance for a chance to earn a spot on the coveted All Guard Marathon Team. This year, while only 21 current All Guard Marathon Team runners competed in the Lincoln Marathon, more than 100 Nebraska National Guard athletes participated in the event, running or rucking to a 13.1 or 26.2 mile finish. Additionally, another 150 Nebraska National Guard Airmen and Soldiers provided support at start and finish line areas, aid stations, water points and more throughout the race. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Cowen)