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Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement

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Representatives of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) attend the Kentucky National Guard and FAD State Partnership Program agreement signing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. The Republic of Djibouti is the 11th African country to join a SPP and the first in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Representatives of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) attend the Kentucky National Guard and FAD State Partnership Program agreement signing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. The Republic of Djibouti is the 11th African country to join a SPP and the first in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
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