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a tactical vehicle drives down the ramp of a cargo vessel

Nov. 10, 2022

Defense Officials Discuss Strategic Cooperation

The collective support to Ukraine, driven by a network of allies and partners, marks a pivotal moment in security cooperation history, the director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. James A. Hursch spoke about security cooperation last week on a panel at his agency's 2022 Security Cooperation Conference. Mara E. Karlin, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for strategy, plans and capabilities, also spoke at the event in Washington.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room

July 20, 2022

DSCA Birthday Message from the Secretary of Defense

The Honorable Lloyd Austin, the Secretary of Defense, shared taped remarks congratulating DSCA on its 50th anniversary.  He thanked DSCA for half a century of enabling the United States and U.S. Allies and our partner nations for building a united front and extending our mutual strength against all adversaries.  Secretary Austin cited our recent support of Ukraine using Security Cooperation programs.

Ukrainian and American flags fly

July 20, 2022

DSCA Birthday Message from Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States

The Honorable Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, sent a very special message to celebrate DSCA’s 50 Anniversary, congratulating the agency on reaching this memorable milestone of public service and sharing her country’s appreciation for U.S. security assistance during the current crisis. We offer our sincere thanks to Ambassador Markarova for honoring us, and we salute the armed forces and citizens of Ukraine.

US Soldiers use forklift to load a pallet onto a cargo plane.

March 2, 2022

USASAC: Senegal capability bolstered through Foreign Military Sales

The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s delivery of the latest tranche of M4A1 rifles arrived in Dakar, Senegal Jan. 21, providing partner capacity for counterterrorism efforts.

Ghana National Disaster Management Office officials receive supplies from U.S. Embassy personnel

Feb. 23, 2022

U.S. Humanitarian Assistance Arrives in Bogoso-Apiate

Apiate, Western Region, Ghana — Apiate, Western Region, Ghana – The U.S. Embassy together with Ghana’s National Disaster Management Office (NADMO) delivered urgently needed humanitarian relief supplies to the Apiate community near Bogoso yesterday.  The U.S. Department of Defense’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program funded the supplies, including clothing, medical supplies, drinking water, blankets and mattresses, personal hygiene items, and food and cooking utensils.

Two leaders cutting a ribbon on a pier in the Philippines

Feb. 23, 2022

United States Turns Over Boat Facility to Philippine Marine Corps

Manila, Philippines — Manila, Philippines, February 14, 2022 - On February 10, the United States turned over a newly constructed assault boat pier and maintenance bay facility in Ternate, Cavite to the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) as part of a small-scale construction Foreign Military Financing (FMF) grant. 

Ceremony where the United States is turning over four Cessna 172 Skylark planes to the Philippine Naval Air Wing based in Sangley Point, Cavite, Philippines.

Feb. 11, 2022

United States Turns Over Four Cessna Planes to Philippine Navy

Manila, Philippines — Manila, Philippines, February 11, 2022 — On February 10, the United States turned over four Cessna 172 Skylark planes to the Philippine Naval Air Wing based in Sangley Point, Cavite as part of a Php298.1 million ($5.8 million) grant under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. 

U.S. Ambassador John Mark Pommersheim, and Gen-Col Rajabali Rahmonali, Border Guard Forces Commander, shake hands during a handover ceremony for 18 Jeeps to Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces.

Nov. 26, 2021

U.S. Embassy Provides 18 Jeeps to Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, November 26, 2021 – On November 19, 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe provided 18 Jeeps to Tajikistan’s Border Guard Forces to help Tajikistan secure its borders.  The vehicles, which are valued at $1.3 million, will enable the Border Guard Forces to conduct operations in the uneven terrain of the border regions.

2021 Secretary of Defense Award for Sustainment Training, Advice, and Assistance of Foreign Military Forces sits on a table.

Oct. 27, 2021

ISG Wins Third Secretary of Defense Maintenance Award

The Institute for Security Governance (ISG) was awarded the 2021 Secretary of Defense Award for Sustainment Training, Advice, and Assistance of Foreign Military Forces for the third year in a row. ISG’s Colombia Project Team, working side-by-side with the Colombian defense and security sector logistics enterprise, facilitated the development and ongoing implementation of the Ministry of National Defense’s logistics modernization plan, setting the conditions for enhanced Colombian logistics interoperability with the US Department of Defense and with NATO.

members of the Georgia State Partnership Program wade through a river to train for swift-water recues.

Aug. 9, 2021

Georgia National Guard partners with Marietta Fire Department to train country of Georgia

The Marietta, Ga. Fire Department traveled to the country of Georgia, located in the Black Sea Region, to partner and train Georgian Emergency Management Services in Swift-Water Rescue techniques at Borjomi, Georgia, from July 26 to August 6, 2021. The course trains students in lifesaving methods in a flood or swift waters caused by heavy rains, hurricanes, or other natural disasters.

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