Georgia

Georgia National Guard partners with Marietta Fire Department to train country of Georgia

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The Marietta, Ga. Fire Department traveled to the country of Georgia, to partner and train Georgian Emergency Management Services in Swift-Water Rescue techniques at Borjomi, Georgia. The course trains students in lifesaving methods in a flood or swift waters caused by heavy rains, hurricanes, or other natural disasters. The Georgia National Guard works with the U.S. Embassy within Georgia through the Bilateral Affairs Officer (BAO). These officers live in the partner nation, maintain communication and coordinate with the State Partnership Program State while building solid relationships to communicate between the two organizations effectively.

Georgia – Javelin Missiles

WASHINGTON, August 3, 2021 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Georgia of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for an estimated
cost of $30 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.