Ohio National Guard News

Adjutant general makes official visit to Serbia,
marks 10th anniversary of State Partnership

Photos by Staff Sgt. George B. Davis, Ohio National Guard

BELGRADE, Serbia (09/05/16) — Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio adjutant general, made an official visit here in September to mark the 10th anniversary of the Ohio National Guard’s State Partnership Program pairing with the Serbian Armed Forces. Ohio’s partnership with the Republic of Serbia has included numerous military, socio-political and economic exchanges over the past decade, in the interests of promoting European regional stability and civil-military relationships.

Maj Gen. Mark E. Bartman (left), Ohio adjutant general, is greeted by Gen. Ljubiša Diković, chief of staff of the Serbian Armed Forces.

Bartman (left) presents a gift of a Minuteman statue to Serbian Defense Minister Zoran Djordjevic.

Brig. Gen. Gregory N. Schnulo (center), Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, with members of the Serbian Armed Forces.

Bartman (left) exchanges gifts with Gen. Ljubiša Diković, chief of staff of the Serbian Armed Forces.

Gen. Ljubiša Diković, chief of staff of the Serbian Armed Forces.