Texas, Nebraska – Czech Republic National Guard Partnership Explained

Nebraska, Texas-Czech Republic State Partnership
Origin:1993
Country President:Petr Pavel
Prime Minister:Petr Fiala
Minister Of Defense:Jana Černochová
Ambassador1 Region:U.S.
Ambassador1:Petr Gandalovič
Ambassador2 Region:Czech Republic
Ambassador2:Vacant
Adjutant General1 Region:NE
Adjutant General1:Major General Daryl L. Bohac
Adjutant General2 Region:TX
Adjutant General2:Major General Tracy Norris
Engagements Year:2013
Engagements:16
Nato Member:Yes
Nato Year:1999
Eu Member:Yes
Eu Year:2004

The Nebraska & Texas – Czech Republic State Partnership is one of 25 (as of March 2023) European partnerships that make-up the U.S. European Command State Partnership Program and one of 88 (as of March, 2023) worldwide partnerships that make-up the National Guard State Partnership Program. The Czech Republic partnership with Nebraska and Texas began in 1993.

History

In 1992, Czechoslovakia split to form Czech Republic and Slovakia. The State Partnership relationship with Nebraska and Texas was established the following year. The Czech Republic joined NATO on 12 March 1999, and the European Union on 1 May 2004. Czech forces contributed to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2014, and the Resolute Support Mission (RSM) since 2015.[1]

Partnership focus

The focus for the partnership is Special Forces, cyber operations, deployment interoperability, and disaster management.

Future Years Proposed Events (FY13 & FY14):

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Resolute Support Mission (RSM): Key Facts and Figures . North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) / Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord (OTAN). 1 May 2017 .