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CAMP MARÉCHAL DE LATTRE DE TASSIGNY (CMLT), Kosovo- Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, gathered at CMLT, Kosovo, to celebrate a transfer of authority to their successors from 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, Nov. 16.
The transfer of authority ceremony marked the end of 1-41st Inf. Regt.’s nine-month deployment as part of Kosovo Force’s Forward Command.
“We learned that our military establishments have so much in common with countries from all over the world,” said Staff Sgt. Jared Hamby, the senior enlisted fires advisor for the outgoing battalion. “It’s a very educational and enriching experience.”
The next KFOR rotation will continue to work with military forces from Poland and Hungary to support peace in Kosovo.
“It’s really exciting to be a part of the multinational team that they have here,” said Lt. Col. Scott Virgil, commander of 1-33 Cav. and the KFOR 22 Forward Command Post Commander. “The strongest asset that the previous team had was their ability to build and maintain relationships, and one of my goals is to continue with that.”
The Army unit out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has high-hopes in terms of what they plan to accomplish during this deployment.
“I have three goals,” said Virgil. “First and foremost is to contribute to a safe and secure environment in Kosovo. My second goal is to enhance the multinational partnerships, and my third goal is to enhance combat readiness.”
Virgil also says that his team has a a special set of skills to bring to the table during this rotation that will capitalize on the groundwork laid down by the previous command.
“As a cavalry squadron we bring a skill set that involves reconnaissance for security operations which is absolutely applicable to the KFOR mission,” said Virgil. “One of our tasks is to conduct reconnaissance, which relies heavily on building relationships between people.”
The Soldiers from 1-33 Cav. will be working to support the civil authorities of Kosovo in support of the United Nations Security Counsel Resolution 1244.
“We don’t do anything alone,” said Virgil. “it’s all about building partnerships to work towards a common goal.”
The United Stated has worked to ensure peace alongside NATO forces in Kosovo since 1999.
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 11.20.2016 06:34 |
| Story ID: | 214917 |
| Location: | ZZ |
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