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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to signify the completion of a sunshade structure for flightline emergency vehicles at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru, May 27, 2024.
Among the $1.2 million worth of construction projects the U.S. is funding for training operations with Peruvian allies, the sunshades were the first to be completed by the start of exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024.
“The sunshades they had before only had a roof and covered a small ambulance and a fire truck, but now there’s room for three trucks, and it’s equipped with electricity and more protection for the top and sides of the vehicles,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Steve Mackinder, 12th Air Force Civil Engineer Division theater engineer support branch chief. “It’ll make their apparatuses last a lot longer and give the individuals more comfort and protection from the sun and wind when they’re sitting out there during flying operations.”
Working together with Peruvian allies to build training infrastructure is vital for the success of combined joint operations. This teamwork showcases the economic partnerships between the two countries while increasing regional security, building strong bonds of trust and cooperation, and sharpening military skills.
“It’s more funding going into their local economy, and we know they’re proud of the things they build in their hometowns,” Mackinder said about all the upcoming projects and how the funding supports Peruvian contractors and local suppliers for materials. “The Peruvian engineers were a huge help in determining requirements, finding the contractors and working on the designs. All of this would not have been successful without the Peruvian partnership.”
Juan Torres, one of the main Peruvian engineers for the projects, agreed and said the construction projects demonstrate the success and continuance of the Peru and U.S. partnership.
“Yes, absolutely,” he said. “You demonstrate our partnership, and we appreciate these infrastructure projects. We need this kind of infrastructure to protect our firetrucks close to the runway, so we’re ready for any emergency.”
Future projects plans include a fire station, a rappelling training tower and a small-arms shooting range, providing training facilities for both Peruvian and U.S. armed forces in the region.
| Date Taken: | 06.06.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 06.06.2024 11:11 |
| Story ID: | 473221 |
| Location: | LA JOYA, PE |
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