Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons has announced a hearing to evaluate the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP). The hearing, titled “The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One Partnership at a Time,” will take place on June 25, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.
The SPP has been active since 1993, creating international military partnerships and enhancing disaster response capabilities. It aims to build mutual trust between the United States and over one hundred partner nations. This session will assess the program’s global impact and explore ways to expand its role in regional stability.
Chairman Timmons stated, “Since its inception in 1993, the National Guard State Partnership Program has been instrumental in strengthening regional stability, fostering peace, and advising and training partner nations to enhance global security. With its unique dual-mission capabilities, the National Guard is positioned to deliver long-term strategic advantages that bolster both our national security and international cooperation.”
Expert witnesses scheduled to testify include Mr. Christopher Mamaux from the U.S. Department of Defense, Major General William J. Edwards from the National Guard Bureau, and Major General Robin B. Stilwell of the South Carolina National Guard.
The hearing will be available for online viewing.
