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Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and Chief of the Georgian Defence Forces, Major General Giorgi Matiashvili awarded Iveri Buadze, who was seriously wounded in Afghanistan during the Resolute Support Mission (RSM) in 2017, with the Medal for Military Courage.

Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili hosted Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa, Major General Stephen M. Neary. During the meeting the sides discussed bilateral cooperation issues in defence sphere between Georgia and it strategic partner – the United States of America and expressed hope that close and successful cooperation will strengthen further.

Concert for Georgian and foreign military was held in Vaziani IV Mechanized Brigade to mark successful accomplishment of Noble Partner 2020. During the concert, the safety of the soldiers was maintained and they kept their distance from the singers.  

“Our military are always ready to continue enhancing combat capabilities along with our partners to defend our common goal and common values”, stated Defense Minister at the official closing ceremony of Noble Partner 2020.  

This year more citizens of Georgia expressed interest to join the territorial reserve program. Registration process of citizens willing to enlist in the reserve service is coming to an end. 

Georgian-British combined operation - defeat and cleaning of the facility was held at the Norio training area.

COVID-19 was confirmed to a military serviceman of II Infantry Brigade after being in Batumi. The military was in Adjara region during his free time and due to being in the risk zone he was examined according to the established protocol before admitting to the base. It is worth to outline that the military didn’t have any contacts to his colleagues. Consequently, there was no need to quarantine the area.

Representatives of the Cyber Security Bureau of the Defence Ministry are remotely taking part in the cyber security exercise “Amber Mist 2020” organized by the Lithuanian Armed Forces.  

Within Noble Partner 2020 Special, the Operation Forces of Georgia and Poland held combined demonstrative training – counter-terrorist operation – Reid on Vaziani training area. During the operation the snipers unit provided security on the land, while U.S. Apache attack helicopters   provided security from air, medical evacuation was carried out by the U.S. Medevac Black Hawk helicopter.

Combined medical training with the participation of Georgian and U.S. military medical units was held within the multinational exercise Noble Partner 2020.

It is the 11th of September today. On purpose to demonstrate Georgia-USA close partnership the marathon was held with participation of military engaged in Noble Partner 2020. The sport event was dedicated to commemorate those who died as a result of terrorist attacks in New York, as well as those military who sacrificed for global security.