Antananarivo, Madagascar – On May 2, the Asia-Pacific Center for Security joined the Africa Center and U.S. Embassy to hold a reunion meeting and roundtable discussion on alumni chapters. Nearly 40 former participants of both center’s programs, as well as embassy representatives and a few key government officials, attended. U.S Ambassador James McGee welcomed conferees, followed by remarks from Africa Center Director, Gen. (Ret) Carlton W. Fulford Jr. and a video presentation from APCSS Director, Lt. Gen. (Ret) Ed Smith. A seven-member planning committee was formed and will be meeting in the near future to discuss the next steps in forming chapters.

A Planning Committee was formed to explore further the advantages of a joint alumni chapter. From left to right members are Colonel Jean Claude Ralahimanana (APCSS), Commander Padoue Ranaivoseheno (APCSS), Colonel Thierry Randrianazary (Africa Center), Harimanana Raniriharinosy (APCSS), Mary McGurn (Africa Center), Guy Andre Rakotomena (Africa Center), Lieutenant Colonel Sylvain Ratefiniaina (APCSS), and Colonel Herilanto Raveloharison (Africa Center).

A Planning Committee was formed to explore further the advantages of a joint alumni chapter. From left to right members are Colonel Jean Claude Ralahimanana (APCSS), Commander Padoue Ranaivoseheno (APCSS), Colonel Thierry Randrianazary (Africa Center), Harimanana Raniriharinosy (APCSS), Mary McGurn (Africa Center), Guy Andre Rakotomena (Africa Center), Lieutenant Colonel Sylvain Ratefiniaina (APCSS), and Colonel Herilanto Raveloharison (Africa Center).