Here's how you know
 **Official websites use .mil** .mil
 **Secure .mil websites use HTTPS** lock () https://


Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 Toggle navigation
            
            
            
            
            National Guard
                        Always Ready Always There
                    National Guard
            
            Search National Guard:
                        Search
                    Search
                        Search National Guard:
                            Search
    Home

    News
    
        Guard News

    Overseas Operations

    State Partnership Program

    News Features

    RSS Feeds

    Press Releases

    Transcripts

    Features
    
        Features by Year

    Posture Statement

    State Partnership Program

    Special Features

    About the Guard
    
        How We Began

    Air National Guard

    Army National Guard    
    
        DEERS Soldier Journey

    Leader Development Program

    History and Heritage

    I am the Guard

    NGB Official March

    Leadership
    
        CNGB

    VCNGB

    SEA

    DANG

    DARNG

    Joint Staff    
    
        J-1

    J-2

    J-3

    J-4

    J-5

    J-6

    J-7

    J-8

    Personal Staff    
    
        Inspector General

    General Counsel    
    
        Special Victims Counsel

    Public Affairs

    Executive Support Services

    Legislative Liaison

    Special Staff    
    
        Office of the Provost Marshal

    Office of the Joint Surgeon

    Director of Acquisitions

    Small Business Programs

    Chaplain

    Senior Leader Management Office

    Diversity Equity Inclusion

    Comptroller

    Resources    
        National Defense Strategy Implementation Guidance

    Community Engagement

    FOIA

    Fact Sheets

    Helpful Links

    Image Gallery
    
        News Images

    Graphics

    Historical Paintings

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Legislative Liaison

    Small Business Programs

    Social Media

    State Websites

    Videos    
    
        Featured Videos

    On Every Front

    2019 Videos

    2020 Videos

    2021 Videos

    Suicide Prevention

    Family Programs

    Environmental

    Trial Defense Service

    Holistic Wellness Challenge

    Contact Us  Home
  News
  Article View
 
 Download
 Details
 Share
 NEWS
 Florida Guard, Guyana, improve Partnership during Tradewinds23 By Maj. Jeremy Idleman,
                70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
 CAMP SEWEYO, Guyana - The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program has fostered enduring relationships with partner countries since 1993. The Florida National Guard’s partnership with Guyana, which began in 2003, embodies this global effort to improve interoperability, enhance access and influence, and increase readiness. The Florida-Guyana partnership expanded in 2006 to include Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent, increasing their capabilities to provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief. For example, in 2013, when the Florida National Guard recognized a communication capability gap during hurricanes and natural disasters, it worked with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and St. Augustine Beach Police to facilitate the donation of about $1 million in communications equipment to their partner forces. Tradewinds 2023 is the latest opportunity for the Florida National Guard to engage with over 200 partner nation force service members from 21 countries. Guyana is hosting the multinational military exercise in the Caribbean, conducting bilateral engagements to increase cross-cultural, technical, and tactical interoperability between Florida, Guyana and the Regional Security System nations. An essential part of these engagements involves Florida National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. SFABs are the Army’s dedicated organizations for conducting security force assistance worldwide. They increase interoperability between U.S. and partner nation forces and build trust and confidence. “As far as SFAB and SPP, it also coincides with creating that enduring partnership and friendship,” said Capt. Rick Guerrero, commander of the 54th SFAB. “It’s becoming and sustaining that premier partnership of choice to increase interoperability for us [SFAB] and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).” Lance Corporal Juda Holda, Guyana Defence Force, who had just practiced transition shooting drills at a live-fire range, said: “It’s a privilege to be here to exchange knowledge because I now understand how we do things is different from how the Americans do things, such as shooting techniques, ambushing and room clearing. So I’m thankful for this exchange and knowledge. This exercise [Tradewinds 2023] offers an invaluable opportunity for our forces to engage with and learn from a world-class organization like the SFAB.” Another GDF soldier, Pvt. Garwin Blair, said he learned new breathing techniques on the range to make his shot groups more accurate. “The training is amazing,” Blair said. “I believe that when we learn new stuff that we didn’t really know before, like breathing techniques, (it) will help us be better soldiers. I think it’s great that we all get together to train. It’s a great experience.”
 SHARE
 PRINT
 State Partnership Program celebrates 30-year anniversary
 State Partnership Program
 Florida National Guard
 Guyana
 
 Illinois Army Guard Takes on Exercise Immediate Response
 By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy,
  Washington National Guardsman Reconnects with Palauan Roots
 By Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Pena,
  Florida Guard exchanges expertise with Guyana Defense Force
 By Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones,
  More
 Idaho, Nevada Guard Offer Free Health Care to Tribal Members Guard News • 9 hours ago
 Illinois Guard Completes Emergency Response Training Guard News • 15 hours ago
 National Guard Ready for Potential Record-Breaking Wildfire, Hurricane Season Guard News • 3 days ago
 Washington Army Guard, Partners Train on Air Rescues Guard News • 3 days ago
 New Hampshire Guard Medevacs Injured Hiker to Safety Guard News • 5 days ago
 2024 (167)  2023 (427)  2022 (526)  2021 (697)  2020 (936)  2019 (387)  2018 (323)  2017 (346)  2016 (245)  2015 (356)  2014 (399)  2013 (469)  2012 (556)  2011 (533)  2010 (1071)  2009 (357)  2008 (638)  2007 (295)  2006 (188)
 Home
 Site Map
 Privacy & Security Policy
 Link Disclaimer
 Web Policy
 DOD Information Quality
 DOD Open GovernmentFOIA
 No FEAR Act
 Accessibility/Section 508
 Contact Us
 Army Guard Careers
 Air Guard Careers
 USA.gov
                    
Staying Connected
    XYouTubeFlickrFacebookInstagram
                 
                
                

Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil