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West Virginia leaders plan engagements with Peruvian forces
U.S. Army Maj. Edward Figueroa (far left), Army South section chief, Command Sgt. Maj. James L. Allen, West Virginia National Guard senior enlisted leader, Lt. Gen. Oscar Reto Otero, Peruvian Army chief of staff, Gen. Cesar Astudillo, Commanding General of the Peruvian army and Col. Edward Ortiz, Army Defense Attache for the U.S. Embassy in Peru, pose for a photo at the Peruvian Army Headquarters Jan. 31, 2018. The WVNG and Peruvian army and air force have been partners through the National Guard Bureau SPP program since 1996. The WVNG and Peruvian leaders discussed future endeavors and opportunities for engagement during their visit.