The Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs (CBMA) was created under Executive Order 2019-09, by Governor Ralph DLG. Torres on July 06, 2019.
CBMA is the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) central clearinghouse of all communication, documents, and information between the Department of Defense (DoD), and its various departments and commands. CBMA acts as the exclusive liaison between the DoD and the government of the CNMI and aids, assists, and coordinates the CNMI government in its engagements with the DoD.
CBMA seeks to promote economic opportunities and activities through engagement with the DoD creating stronger ties with the CNMI and its residents.
CBMA regularly monitors military related matters for the Governor and formulate plans and policies that create a comprehensive approach for coordinating programs and activities that result in an improved relationship between the CNMI and the U.S. Armed Forces.
In performing these functions, CBMA has established and maintains a Central Information Depository of over 30,000 documents, files, and reports to date.
For more up-to-date information on CBMA and our work, please visit our Facebook Page or review our Citizen Centric Reports below.