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    Angola, Ohio National Guard strengthen enduring partnership through State Partnership Program at ACHOD 2026 [Image 3 of 4]

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    Two military officers in dress uniforms are seated at a formal wooden table signing documents, suggesting an official bilateral agreement or memorandum of understanding ceremony. The officer on the left wears a blue uniform with general-grade insignia, while the officer on the right wears a U.S. Army green uniform with two-star (Major General) rank insignia and a name tape reading 'WOODRUFF'. Flags visible in the background include what appears to be the Angolan flag and a U.S. flag, indicating an international military cooperation event.

    LUANDA, ANGOLA

    06.28.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Moeger 

    U.S. Africa Command

    U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew S. Woodruff, right, adjutant general for the State of Ohio, and Aviation Gen. Altino Carlos José dos Santos, left, chief of the General Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces, sign a State Partnership Program agreement ahead of the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Luanda, Angola, June 29, 2026. 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 gather for the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference. ACHOD 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. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Moeger)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 07.03.2026 09:37
    Photo ID: 9788152
    VIRIN: 260629-A-DJ450-3139
    Resolution: 2768x1848
    Size: 1.12 MB
    Location: LUANDA, AO
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    Two military officers are posing together while displaying signed documents in red folders. The officer on the left wears a blue uniform with medals and insignia, while the officer on the right wears a U.S. Army green uniform with a two-star general rank insignia. The documents appear to contain both Angolan and Ohio state flag emblems, suggesting a bilateral military partnership agreement signing.
    A formal diplomatic or military meeting is taking place in what appears to be an official government office, likely in Angola, as indicated by the Angolan flag and a framed portrait on the wall. The group includes military personnel in uniform, civilians, and a senior official seated in a gold-trimmed chair on the right side. The setting suggests a high-level bilateral engagement between visiting foreign delegates and an Angolan government representative.
    Two military officers in dress uniforms are seated at a formal wooden table signing documents, suggesting an official bilateral agreement or memorandum of understanding ceremony. The officer on the left wears a blue uniform with general-grade insignia, while the officer on the right wears a U.S. Army green uniform with two-star (Major General) rank insignia and a name tape reading 'WOODRUFF'. Flags visible in the background include what appears to be the Angolan flag and a U.S. flag, indicating an international military cooperation event.
    A large formal group photograph taken on the steps of an official building, featuring approximately 50-60 individuals in a mix of military uniforms and civilian attire. The group appears to represent multiple nations, suggesting an international military or diplomatic conference or summit. Participants are arranged in tiered rows on the building's steps, posing formally for the camera.

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