U.S. Embassy in Georgia

U.S. 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade Commemorated 30th Birthday of Georgian Defense Forces 1st Brigade

Team Georgia of 4^th SFAB participated in the GDF’s 1^st BDE’s 30^th birthday celebration on December 16th, 2022. Guests of honor included the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense. Families of 1^st BDE Soldiers participated in numerous activities to include tug of war, face painting, traditional Georgian dance, and Judo. Gori, Georgia, is famous for producing numerous Judo world champions so the Soldiers were very active during this event. During the formal ceremony, the Minister of Defense presented several battalion and company commanders with awards for their hard work and continued service. Team Georgia stood alongside 1^st BDE as partners and friends, and were proud to have been involved in this day of celebration.