Press Release
☷Georgian Defense Force Joins Georgia Best Warrior Competition
National Guard ( By Press Release office)
Mar 15,2024
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The annual Georgia Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition had a new twist this year , with soldiers from the Georgian Defense Force joining in on the action . The competition took place from March 10 - 15 at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta and Catoosa Volunteer Training Site in Ringgold . Two Georgian Defense Force soldiers , Corporal - Specialist Irakli Nozadze and Junior Sergeant Paata Sabiashvili , participated in the event . This allowed for a great opportunity for soldiers from both groups to build relationships and learn from each other . The idea to include Georgian soldiers in the competition was proposed by Command Sgt . Maj . John Ballenger , who highlighted the special relationship between Georgia and the Georgian Defense Force . The State Partnership Program , which pairs a state ' s National Guard with a partner nation ' s military , has been in place for nearly 30 years . This program helps to improve security cooperation and allows for the sharing of experiences and perspectives . The inclusion of Georgian soldiers in the competition was seen as a way to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries .
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