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From left, Cyprus Air National Guard Warrant Officer Andreas Christoforou, Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) Basic Leadership course lead observer and instructor, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Kelley, 177th Fighter Wing Staff senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Army Col. K.C. Evans, U.S. Embassy Cyprus senior defense official and defense attaché, talk during the course hosted by the Artillery Command of the Cyprus National Guard, in Mosfiloti, Cyprus, July 25, 2025. The inaugural 10 academic-day course featured peer-led leadership instruction and support from the New Jersey National Guard through the State Partnership Program. The course was designed to empower Cypriot NCOs and develop leadership capacity. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Relyea)