It marked the 30th anniversary of the partnership between our Army and the Vermont National Guard
In the presence of the Minister of Defense Slavjanka Petrovska, the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Vasko Gjurcinovski, the Governor of the Federal State of Vermont, Phil Scott, and the Commander of the Vermont National Guard, Major General Gregory Knight, the 30th anniversary of the partnership was solemnly celebrated in Burlington. between our Army and the Vermont National Guard.
- Looking back, in the past three decades, we are reminded of the countless individuals who dedicated themselves to this cooperation with their expertise and expertise. I admire the visionaries, determination and strong belief in this partnership, which is only getting stronger. A few decades ago we were struggling with internal crises. Today we are a NATO member country. A few years ago we asked for emergency help. Today North Macedonia is no longer part of the problem, it is part of the solution. Through this partnership, we are building our own national capacities, improving our procedures, modernizing our Army, but the most important thing is that we have built a very strong friendship, Petrovska told those present at the reception on the occasion of the 30th anniversary.
The Chief of the General Staff, General Vasko Gjurchinovski, as stated by the Ministry of Defense, said that the past three decades were marked by excellent cooperation, mutual understanding and exchange of ideas and experiences. The Vermont National Guard, said General Gjurchinovski, is more than a partner of the Army.
The ceremony was also addressed by the commander of the Vermont National Guard, General Knight, who emphasized that the most important part of the partnership is friendship and that he looks forward to the next 30 years in which this partnership will reach its full potential.
Yesterday, Petrovska visited the Air Force Base of the Vermont National Guard, as well as the Vermont Emergency Operations Center, where she had a meeting with the Director of the Center, Erica Bornemann.
During the day, a solemn ceremony and reception will be held by the Governor of Vermont, Phil Scott, where he and Minister Petrovska will sign a joint statement on the 30-year partnership. At the same time, Petrovska will also visit the military university "Norwich", which is the oldest private military academy in the USA and where the Macedonian cadets had the chance to upgrade their knowledge. In "Norwich", Petrovska will have a meeting with the president of the University, Major General Mark Anarumo, with whom the possibility of continuing cooperation will be discussed. Petrovska will also visit the cyber operations squadron and the information operations battalion.