Submarine surfaces in artic waters with ice and snow in the foreground

Sept. 22, 2021

DoD Announces New Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs

The Department of Defense announced the following advisor selection on September 22, 2021: Randy “Church” Kee, a retired U.S. Air Force major general, assumes duties as Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs to assist with establishing the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, the Department of Defense’s sixth and newest regional center.

people walk up back of ramp of airplane

Sept. 13, 2021

DSCA Hosts Signing Ceremony for UK C-17 Contract Support FMS Case

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) hosted a signing ceremony for the Foreign Military Sale of contract support for the United Kingdom's fleet of eight C-17 Globemaster III Strategic Lift aircraft on August 31, 2021, at DSCA Headquarters.

Thai and American service members watch two helicopters fly by during exercise Cobra Gold.

Sept. 3, 2021

DOD Recognizes 50 Years of Security Cooperation

There have been relations between America's military and the militaries of other nations since the United States first became a country. However, it wasn't until 1971 that the Defense Department created the Defense Security Assistance Agency — later renamed the Defense Security Cooperation Agency — to make security cooperation a formal function of the Defense Department. Now a half century later, as DSCA turns 50 years old, it is still focusing on its original mission to build enduring partnerships between U.S. and partner nation militaries, making both participants stronger.

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.

U.S. and Montenegro conduct military training activities with Montenegro's recently acquired JLTV's through the FMS program - First European fielding of the JLTV

July 22, 2021

U.S. and Montenegro strengthen security cooperation relationship

The United States Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) in Montenegro prides itself as being able to offer a full spectrum of opportunities through the full package approach concept, all the while supporting the United States focus of being the leader of Strategic Competition. Recently, ODC Montenegro added a new permanent Foreign Military Finance (FMF) / Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager to their team, increasing their overall office size; further demonstrating the United States commitment and dedication to its Partner and the NATO strategic mission.

DSCA Director Heidi Grant shakes hands with ISG personnel

June 30, 2021

DSCA Delegation Visits ISG

The Institute for Security Governance (ISG) was honored to host Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Director Heidi Grant and a delegation from DSCA last week (22-24 June 2021) at ISG headquarters in Monterey, CA. The Director was accompanied by Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) Acting President David Sobyra, as well as DSCA Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director CMSgt Daniel Simpson and DSCA Senior Military Assistant to the Director Col Malcolm Pharr.

artic ice with northern lights and orange moon in the sky

June 9, 2021

DOD Announces Center to Collaborate on, Advance Shared Interests in Arctic Region

The Defense Department announced today the creation of a new DOD center to focus on issues related to the Arctic.

Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea and Lebanese military official pose in front of flags holding a plaque

May 21, 2021

Inaugural U.S.-Lebanon Defense Resourcing Conference:

The U.S. Department of State and the Lebanese Armed Forces held their inaugural Defense Resourcing Conference on May 21, 2021.  Senior Official for Arms Control and International Security C.S. Eliot Kang headed the U.S. delegation and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Joseph Aoun headed the Lebanese delegation. 

Gen. Ed Daly passes the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command flag to Brig. Gen. Garrick Harmon

May 17, 2021

U.S. Army Security Assistance Command holds Change of Command ceremony

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama – The U.S. Army Security Assistance Command has a new commanding general. Brig. Gen. Garrick Harmon assumed command of USASAC during a ceremony on May 17 on the parade field outside USASAC headquarters.

Soldiers sit in a classroom setting with screens in the background

May 17, 2021

Guatemala, Arkansas National Guard partnership growing together

North Little Rock, Ark. — The Arkansas National Guard and its State Partnership Program counterpart, Guatemala, resumed face-to-face exchanges May 12-15 here after a year of virtual exchanges due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Led by Maj. Gen. Walfre Omar Carranza Espana, the Guatemalan chief of defense, the six-person delegation toured Arkansas National Guard facilities at Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock, Ark., and the 189th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Ark.

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