Page 35 - State Partnership Program News Today

Three Years In: An Update on the Georgia Cyber Center Georgia CTO Steve Nichols and CISO David Allen discuss what’s new and what’s coming soon at the Georgia Cyber Center, a global resource for cybersecurity training, leadership and more. Georgia Cyber Center Back in 2018, after interviewing technology and security leaders in Georgia, it was clear that the Georgia Cyber Center (GCC) was special — for many reasons. My interview with Calvin Rhodes, CIO of Georgia and...

183rd Wing Commander Chosen as Director of Logistics for Air Guard The Commander of the 183rd Wing, Col. Donald "DK" Carpenter, who rose through the enlisted ranks and then through the officer ranks as a problem solver, will now put his skills to work at the national level as the new Director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection for the Air National Guard. With this selection, Carpenter will be promoted to brigadier general. “DK has been put in positions throughout his career where...

The Cipher Daily Brief Get a daily rundown of the top security stories delivered to your inbox Monday through Friday with exclusive briefs and columns on what matters most to you and your organization. SIGN UP FOR The Free NewsletterSign up Why A Conventional Military Buildup with China Deserves a Second Look March 16, 2021 The Newsletter OPINION — Last week, the Biden administration spelled out its opening carrot-and-stick policy toward the Beijing regime during appearances before two differ...

Commanders of Ukrainian, Californian National Guards discuss main areas of further cooperation 2 min read Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Mykola Balan has held an online working meeting with California National Guard Adjutant General David Baldwin to discuss areas for further cooperation. According to the press service of the National Guard of Ukraine, during the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the training of officers and sergeants of the National Guard of U...

Mar 01, 2021 More than 170 Legionnaires gathered virtually on the first day of The American Legion’s annual Washington Conference for the National Security Commission meeting. National Security Commission Chairman Steve Brennan of Maryland opened the meeting by acknowledging the difficulties of not being able to convene in-person this year. “This year is definitely a challenge because of the restrictions COVID brought upon us,” he said. “Despite this being virtual, please understand t...

7 RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – When U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Solis enlisted in the Michigan Air National Guard’s 110th Wing nearly 16 years ago, he never thought he’d be where he is today, serving at the 603d Air Operations Center (AOC), Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 603d AOC provides planning and directing initiatives, and assesses operational level command and control of integrated air, space, and cyber power in support of two combatant commands: U.S. European ...

United States Africa Command News by Section ☰ Michigan and Liberia partner to reinforce the role of military legal advisors in promoting the rule of law LANSING, Mich. – While the spread of Coronavirus has left an indelible mark on nearly every area of modern life, these currents of change also have brought new opportunities to innovate, problem-solve, and grow. Legal professionals from the Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have to...

21 LANSING, Mich. – While the spread of Coronavirus has left an indelible mark on nearly every area of modern life, these currents of change also have brought new opportunities to innovate, problem-solve, and grow. Legal professionals from the Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have together done just that by implementing a new program that deepens military adherence to the rule of law and facilitates military support to the prosecution of ter...

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 3:03pm -- tim Vermont Business Magazine Northern Community Investment Corporation in St Johnsbury has named Peter Cory as its new Interim President. A native of Littleton, New Hampshire, Corey served 34 years in the US Army before retiring as a Brigadier General in 2015. Corey served as the Director, Joint Staff of the New Hampshire National Guard, and was responsible for the supervision and management of the Joint Staff with special emphasis on Homeland Defense/Homeland Secur...

14 The West Virginia National Guard had numerous significant accomplishments in 2020 that included homeland and disaster response missions, deployments around the globe, and sustained activation to help West Virginia combat the deadly SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. “2020 has been a year like no other,” said Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, the Adjutant General of the WVNG. “Yet the men and women of the West Virginia National Guard have answered the call to not only meet but to exceed...