HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass., September 16, 2015
The Massachusetts National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner for the Republic of Kenya as part of the Defense Department’s State Partnership Program.
Through the program, the Massachusetts National Guard will conduct mutually beneficial engagements in support of defense security cooperation goals and work to strengthen its partner nation’s domestic response capabilities
The State Partnership Program helps partner nations build a skilled force capable of helping develop the host nation’s defenses and security, disaster response, crisis management and interagency cooperation capabilities.
Our service members will provide mutual benefits to this strategic partnership with the Republic of Kenya,” Rice said. “Our force will use their dynamic civilian and military skill sets and experiences to identify potential problems and offer effective solutions to cooperate with shared initiatives in Kenya. We are excited to exchange ideas and share knowledge to foster an enduring partnership
what patnership?
Great.