The Michigan National Guard and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces come together to mark the beginning of their partnership under the State Partnership Program in Freetown, Sierra Leone on Sept. 12, 2024. This SPP signing ceremony represents a new chapter of mutual support, training, and cooperation. The National Guard SPP conducts military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals but also leverages whole-of-society relationships and capabilities to facilitate broader interagency and corollary engagements spanning military, government, economic and social spheres.
By Sgt. Brayden Stephan, Michigan National GuardFreetown, Sierra LeoneSep 20, 2024