California National Guard Reaffirms Commitment to Joint Efforts with Nigerian Air Force
In a recent visit to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on December 6, 2023, Major General Matthew Beevers, the Adjutant General of the California National Guard (CNG), reiterated the CNG’s dedication to strengthening its collaboration with the NAF in the ongoing battle against terrorism in Nigeria and the broader African region.
Major General Beevers highlighted the crucial role of the NAF as a key strategic partner in the global fight against terrorism. During the visit, he also emphasized the CNG’s readiness to support the NAF through the provision of training and equipment, aimed at enhancing the NAF’s capabilities in its counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations.
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In response, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the NAF, reaffirmed the NAF’s unwavering commitment to combatting terrorism and criminal activities within Nigeria.
He expressed the NAF’s willingness to reinforce its partnership with the CNG and other key allies to address the persistent threats of terrorism and insurgency in the country.
The CAS extended gratitude to the CNG as well as the United States (US) Government for their consistent support to the NAF.
Major General Beevers was accompanied by Mr Joseph Kraus who is the Political-Military Officer at the US Embassy Abuja, Lieutenant Colonel Megan Stromberg, the Women, Peace and Security Representative at the CNG, Command Sergent Major Kristin Caldwell of 340th Brigade Support Battalion as well as staff of the US Embassy Defence Section.
