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Military leaders from the Republic of Angola, the Ohio National Guard and U.S. Africa Command gather for a group photo during a Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program signing ceremony June 29, 2026, alongside the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference.
260708-Z-PW623-1016.JPG Photo By: Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Moegar

LUANDA, Angola - Military leaders from the Republic of Angola, the Ohio National Guard and U.S. Africa Command gather for a group photo during a Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program signing ceremony June 29, 2026, alongside the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference. The agreement formalized the Ohio National Guard's partnership with Angola, establishing a long-term framework for military cooperation, leadership development and institutional collaboration in support of regional security and stability. Chiefs of defense and representatives from more than 35 countries, as well as U.S. and partner military leaders, gathered for the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference, or ACHOD, which serves as the key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Moegar.


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