U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jon K. Mott, , U.S. Central Command's director of exercises and training (right) and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Tousey (left) prepare to cut the cake to honor the National Guard's 382nd birthday at U.S. Central Command headquarters, Dec. 13, 2018. The National Guard administered State Partnership Program, established in 1993, is a key component of CENTCOM's mission and the National Defense Strategy. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs photo by Tom Gagnier)