The message from US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle regarding Greece’s new partnership with the Florida National Guard was shared on social media by Greek-American Republican congressman Jimmy Patronis, highlighting the agreement that integrates the country into the US National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP).
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In a video posted on X platform, Kimberly Guilfoyle presented the agreement as a step toward upgrading bilateral relations, emphasizing that “when President Donald Trump asked me to serve as US Ambassador to Greece, it was a great honor for me.” She also characterized Greece as a “valuable partner” that “shares our determination to defend to the fullest a bold vision for the future and to project peace through strength.”
In the same message, the American ambassador emphasized that “today, we are elevating our cooperation to a historic new level,” adding that she has the honor, together with Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, to officially announce that Greece will partner with Florida under the US National Guard program.
Subsequently, Jimmy Patronis, sharing Kimberly Guilfoyle’s statement, welcomed the agreement, noting that “US-Greece cooperation is entering a new chapter.” As he mentioned, connecting Greece with Florida through the National Guard State Partnership Program strengthens operational readiness and deepens both sides’ shared commitment to freedom and democracy.
The United States – Greece partnership is entering a new chapter. Pairing Greece with the great state of Florida through the National Guard State Partnership Program strengthens our readiness and deepens our shared commitment to freedom and democracy.
I commend the leaders… https://t.co/nO7LvMQHuG
— Congressman Jimmy Patronis (@PatronisFL) April 8, 2026
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s meeting with Nikos Dendias
Greece’s partnership with the Florida State National Guard was also at the center of the meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Ministry of Defense between Nikos Dendias and Kimberly Guilfoyle. The discussion was part of the broader framework of strengthening the Athens-Washington strategic relationship, with emphasis on defense cooperation.
The National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program connects US states with partner countries and provides for cooperation in areas such as military training, operational readiness, crisis management, and force interoperability.
