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
 Virginia National Guard Conducts CBRN Exchange in Tajikistan By Mike Vrabel,
                Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office
 DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 229th Chemical Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, conducted a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives exchange with the Committee of Emergency Services of the Republic of Tajikistan. The exchange was conducted Dec. 5-9 as part of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, in which Virginia and Tajikistan have been partners since 2003. The State Partnership Program began in 1993 with 13 partners. Thirty years later, the program has grown to 95 partner nations and is a key U.S. security cooperation tool that facilitates collaboration across all aspects of civil-military affairs. The Virginia Guard team shared ideas, best practices and lessons learned with their Tajikistan partners. The exchange focused on sharing monitoring, sampling, packaging and decontamination techniques pertinent to CBRN defense. The week culminated with ambulatory and non-ambulatory decontamination exercises. The Virginia delegation for the exchange included 1st Lt. Jennifer Hartman and Staff Sgt. Breanne Hamblin, both assigned to the 229th Chemical Company. Tajikistan security personnel, lab technicians and lab Ph.D. professionals participated. Hartman and Hamblin said the experience was well worth the trip. “The exchange was an incredible opportunity to share experiences and ideas with our Tajikistan partners,” said Hartman. “The transparency of ideas and culture was mutually beneficial for all parties involved. This training was not intended to change the Tajik or American concept of CBRN defense, but exchange ideas and information to better prepare for future CBRN defense exercises and training.” Hamblin echoed Hartman’s sentiments. “The work we do as CBRN is so important and this information exchange was appreciated by both parties,” said Hamblin. “Meeting the locals and walking about the town has really given me an appreciation for their culture. I take pride in knowing I was able to make a difference and build some strong relationships. I will never forget the lifelong memories this trip has provided me.” Maj. Isaac Rivera Ortiz, State Partnership Program director, said Hamblin shared her CBRN knowledge with the participants from Tajikistan. “Staff Sgt. Hamblin was instrumental in demonstrating best practices related to sampling and packaging, providing creative hands-on demonstrations for participants and actively engaging in group activities,” he said. “I also want to express deep gratitude to all who made this happen behind the scenes in the Virginia National Guard and the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan,” added Hamblin.
 SHARE
 PRINT
 Background about the State Partnership Program
  News about the SPP
 Virginia National Guard
 State Partnership Program
 Tajikistan
 
 Virginia Guard, Tajikistan Conduct Key Leader Exchange
 By Mike Vrabel,
  Virginia Guard, Tajik Partners Conduct Mountain Warfare Exchange
 By Mike Vrabel,
  Virginia Guard Conducts Infantry Tactics Exchange in Tajikistan
 By Mike Vrabel,
  More
 106th Rescue Wing Conducts Comprehensive Rescue Training Guard News • 16 hours ago
 Oregon Air Guard Security Forces Squadron Trains in Hawai'i Guard News • 16 hours ago
 Alaska Air Guard Rescue Triad Conducts Water Rescue Training Guard News • yesterday
 Wisconsin National Guard Brigade Begins Major Training Exercise Guard News • yesterday
 Idaho National Guard, German JTACs Train Together Guard News • 2 days ago
 2024 (178)  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