Nordhaus meets with North Dakota National Guardsmen during ACHOD25 [Image 1 of 6]

NAIROBI, KENYA

05.29.2025

Photo by Master Sgt. Zach Sheely 

National Guard Bureau

U.S. Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Buereau, stands for a photo with North Dakota National Guardsmen during the the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, May 29, 2025. The North Dakota Guard is paired with three African nations in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program: Benin, Ghana and Togo.

The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference brings together chiefs of defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, U.S. Army Africa and the U.S. National Guard. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability.

From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Obrigewitch, senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command J5N; U.S. Air Force Capt. Aluin Acheampong, the North Dakota Guard’s bilateral affairs officer to Togo; Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, deputy commander to the adjutant general, North Dakota National Guard and Army Lt. Col. Jarrod Simek, state partnership program director, North Dakota National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Zach Sheely)

• Date Taken: 05.29.2025
• Date Posted: 05.29.2025 13:02
• Photo ID: 9070454
• VIRIN: 250529-Z-VX744-1104
• Resolution: 6205x4137
• Size: 3.99 MB
• Location: NAIROBI, KE