An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

South Carolina National Guard hosts Colombian military law experts during exchange

  • Published
  • By 1st Lt. Stephen Hudson
  • South Carolina National Guard
COLUMBIA, S.C. --  The South Carolina National Guard State Partnership Program hosted a week-long information exchange with seven members of the Colombian military and National Police May 22-27, discussing human rights and operational law. The group included four judges, one attorney and two human rights experts.

The exchange consisted of discussions with the University of South Carolina Rule of Law Collaborative, meeting U.S. Federal judges and a mock trial at the Richland County Courthouse, all aimed at deepening the shared knowledge between the partner nations. The group also toured the State Emergency Operations Center in West Columbia, learning how the National Guard supports county and state emergency managers during times of natural disasters.

Read full story >>