SHOSHONG, Botswana – Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) came together on Aug. 10, 2024, to clean up the town of Shoshong, demonstrating the strength of their enduring partnership. This initiative was part of exercise Southern Accord 2024 and featured the State Partnership Program (SPP) between the NCNG and BDF, which pairs U.S. states with foreign nations to promote mutual security cooperation and foster relationships between military and civilian leaders.
![US, Botswana partner for community cleanup at exercise Southern Accord]()
