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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2009 No. 09-077 ADJUTANT GENERAL TO VISIT ARMENIA Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, the Adjutant General of Kansas, will be traveling in the Republic of Armenia the week of July 20, as part of the Kansas National Guard’s partnership with the country. Bunting will meet with embassy staff and Armenian government officials to discuss how the Kansas National Guard can continue to build upon its now six-year partnership. “Kansas has some of the nation’s best medical, agricultural, bio-security and educational professionals,” said Bunting. “We stand ready to support the embassy and explore additional opportunities to assist Armenia.” Bunting’s visit will focus on fostering growth in biosecurity, agriculture development, education and law enforcement. Accompanying Bunting will be Dr. Marty Vanier, associate director of the National Agriculture Biosecurity Center and retired Lt. Col. Craig Beardsley, who will work with Armenian agencies to discuss a Biosecurity Threat Reduction Plan.; and Dr. Fred Cholick, dean, College of Agriculture and director, Kansas State University Research and Extension, who has identified key opportunities for Kansas State/Armenia engagements focusing on agricultural development. Additionally, Dr. Blake Flanders, vice president of Workforce Development for the Kansas Board of Regents will advise Armenian officials on education strategies. Maj. James Brown, operations officer for the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department, will discuss strategies with International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and Armenian police officials. In 2003, Kansas and the Republic of Armenia were linked under the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program. The Kansas National Guard works closely with the Armenian Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Health, Rescue Service and other governmental offices and agencies. Armenia, formerly part of the Soviet Union, is an independent nation neighboring Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia, with a land mass slightly smaller than Maryland.-30- Follow the Kansas Adjutant General’s Department on Twitter at http://twitter.com/KSAdjutantGen |
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