Following a ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse, from left, Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, Ohio adjutant general; João Ernesto dos Santos, Angolan minister of defense; Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Agostinho Van-Dúnem, Angolan ambassador to the U.S., stand for a photo marking the completion of the partnership agreement signing between the Ohio National Guard and Republic of Angola in Columbus, Ohio, April 9, 2026. The State Partnership Program connects U.S. states and partner nations through long-term relationships that emphasize professional development, institutional capacity building, and mutual exchange. By leveraging the National Guard’s unique dual civilian-military role, the program supports practical cooperation that builds trust, resilience and enduring international partnerships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Joshua Mann, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
| Date Taken: | 04.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.10.2026 12:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9740193 |
| VIRIN: | 260409-Z-AN559-1005 |
| Resolution: | 6023x4013 |
| Size: | 10.28 MB |
| Location: | COLUMBUS, OHIO, US |
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