About Griffin Shock

 
 
 
Griffin Shock is an exercise designed to prepare V Corps and NATO Multinational Corps Northeast with the rapid expansion of NATO Multinational Battlegroup Poland in support of NATO deterrence initiatives such as bolstering readiness, responsiveness, and reinforcement. 

 

Griffin Shock is a combined NATO and U.S. Army short notice exercise that will demonstrate the U.S. Army’s ability to enhance the NATO alliance by rapidly reinforcing the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup in Poland to a brigade size Land Forces Brigade.

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Gen. Hokanson relinquishes responsibility as 29th CNGB
National Guard Bureau
Aug. 2, 2024 | 0:58
On Aug. 2, after nearly 40 years of service, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson retired and relinquished responsibility as the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Hokanson served as the 29th CNGB, where he oversaw the National Guard's response to domestic emergencies, international missions, and national defense operations. In that position he served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a military adviser to the president and secretary of defense on all matters pertaining to the Guard and was responsible for ensuring the more than 430,000 Army and Air National Guard personnel are accessible, capable and ready to provide combat ready resources to the Army and Air Force. Throughout his tenure, Hokanson emphasized the importance of people, readiness, reform, modernization, and building strategic partnerships. The ceremony highlighted his significant contributions and enduring legacy within the National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Capt. Jon LaDue and Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler, edited by Master Sgt. Amber Monio)
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