Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) has announced a hearing focused on the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP). The program is recognized for establishing strong international military partnerships, enhancing disaster response capabilities, and fostering trust between the United States and over 100 partner nations. The hearing aims to evaluate the program's cost-effective global impact and explore opportunities for its strategic expansion to enhance regional stability.
"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. I look forward to hearing from expert witnesses on how the SPP can further advance critical alliances, counter our adversaries and shape American influence in key regions around the world," stated Subcommittee Chairman Timmons.
The hearing titled "The National Guard State Partnership Program: Strengthening U.S. Security, One Partnership at a Time" will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM in HVC-210 at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.
Scheduled witnesses include Mr. Christopher Mamaux, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Defense; Major General William J. Edwards, Director of Strategic Plans and Policy and International Affairs at the National Guard Bureau; and Major General Robin B. Stilwell, Adjutant General of the South Carolina National Guard.
The hearing will be available via livestream online.
