Army Lt. Col. Chris Pateras, Citadel alumnus, who now serves as the foreign area officer in Bogotá, Colombia, stands on the checkered floor inside the Padgett-Thomas Barracks, at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 18, 2016. Pateras’ visit was to conduct subject matter expert exchange of ideas between the Colombian Escuela Militar de Cadetes and instructors at The Citadel for a mutual understanding of military education and enhanced relationships between the academies. The South Carolina National Guard's partnership with the Republic of Colombia began in 2012, and has conducte

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Army Lt. Col. Chris Pateras, Citadel alumnus, who now serves as the foreign area officer in Bogotá, Colombia, stands on the checkered floor inside the Padgett-Thomas Barracks, at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 18, 2016. Pateras’ visit was to conduct subject matter expert exchange of ideas between the Colombian Escuela Militar de Cadetes and instructors at The Citadel for a mutual understanding of military education and enhanced relationships between the academies. The South Carolina National Guard's partnership with the Republic of Colombia began in 2012, and has conducted more than 50 engagements this year. ( Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun, 108th Public Affairs Det.)

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