From left to right, Maj. Gen. William Zana, Director of Strategic Plans and Policy and International Affairs, Ambassador Dennis Hankins, Foreign Policy Advisor to the National Guard Bureau, Puerto Rico Guardsmen Capt. Rosario, Lt. Col. Christopher Markesino from the Oregon National Guard, Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, SEA to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, and Col. Scott Humphrey, Chief of the National Guard Bureau International Affairs Division pose for a group photo during an award presentation, April 20, 2023. During the ceremony, Rosario was presented with the Bilateral Affairs Officer of the Year award for his accomplishment with the State Partnership efforts with Dominican Republic and Markesino was presented with the 2022 State Partnership Program Director of the Year award.
The annual conference brought together all 54 SPP directors, coordinators, and senior enlisted leaders to develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges. The State Partnership Program has been successfully building relations for 30 years and now includes 88 partnerships with 100 nations around the globe. (U.S. National Guard photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Pena)
Date Taken: | 04.20.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.22.2023 21:19 |
Photo ID: | 7755568 |
VIRIN: | 230420-Z-EP075-0031 |
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Location: | DENVER, COLORADO, US |
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