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☷West Virginia National Guard Gabon Announce State Partnership
National Guard ( By Press Release office)
Mar 09,2024
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West Virginia National Guard has been chosen as the U . S . partner for Gabon in central Africa through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program , Governor Jim Justice announced on March 6th . This partnership aims to increase military and diplomatic cooperation , enhance defense capabilities , and provide beneficial training . The program , which started with 13 partners in 1993 and now includes 100 nations , is a vital tool for U . S . security cooperation worldwide . The West Virginia - Gabon partnership will focus on various areas including leader engagements , professional development , and disaster response . Gabon , located on the Atlantic Ocean and about the same size as West Virginia , is expected to benefit from the expertise of the West Virginia National Guard . The country is mostly rural and full of forests and depends a lot on mining fossil fuels . West Virginia and Peru have been working together since 1996 , doing over 200 projects together , like fighting against insurgents , terrorism , and preparing for emergencies and disasters . Starting in 2018 , West Virginia and Qatar have been working together on many projects related to fighting terrorism and professional development . They even collaborated closely during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar .
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