JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Arkansas National Guard Wins Top Honors for Guatemala Partnership

August 19, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Arkansas National Guard won three national awards for security cooperation.
The state earned the Strategic Partnership of the Year award.
Maj. Debora Lopez was named SPP Director of the Year.
Maj. David Nevarez won the Bilateral Affairs Officer of the Year award.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This recognition may indicate the Arkansas National Guard's effectiveness in advancing U.S. security cooperation goals. The awards suggest a strong partnership with Guatemala, which could enhance regional security and protect U.S. interests. The honors may also signal the importance of the State Partnership Program in building global relationships.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Arkansas Guard Sweeps National Awards for Security Cooperation Efforts

The Arkansas National Guard has received top national honors for its security cooperation efforts with Guatemala, winning three awards at the National Guard Bureau’s annual State Partnership Program conference. The state earned the prestigious Strategic Partnership of the Year award, while Maj. Debora Lopez was named SPP Director of the Year and Maj. David Nevarez won the Bilateral Affairs Officer of the Year award. The awards recognize the Arkansas-Guatemala partnership’s historic year, with over 85 security cooperation engagements executed. This achievement was reported by DVIDS.

Source | Originally Published: August 17, 2026

Companies Mentioned