Photo By 2nd Lt. Rebecca Linder | Soldiers of the 19th and 20th Bulgarian contingents of the Bulgarian Armed Forces...... read more read more
CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan – A change of command ceremony was held for the incoming 20th Bulgarian contingent of Bulgarian Armed Forces Feb. 15 at Camp Phoenix as they transferred authority with the 19th Bulgarian contingent in Kabul, Afghanistan. More than 200 soldiers from a Ground Defense Area Company assumed the role of providing security and force protection for several different bases throughout the Kabul Base Cluster in the capital city.
“Our days here were full of a number of challenges and much of them have made us a durable contingent and gave us a change to be a part of the contribution to security and the stability of the Afghan people,” said Col. Tsekovski, outgoing 19th Bulgarian contingent commander. “Our mission here gives us a chance to be a part of building good relationships and good cooperation with our multi-national partners. Soldiers of the 20th contingent will fulfill their task with the same responsibility and professionalism and we wish you good health and success while performing your task.”
“Today, it is time to express my gratitude to everybody from the 19th contingent and their outstanding job done during their six-month mission here,” added incoming 20th Bulgarian contingent commander, Col. Gerdzhikov.”I would like to assure all of you that I and all my soldiers will do our best to continue our good cooperation and friendship with all partners and continue to work for Afghanistan to come a better place to live.”
Bulgaria continues to be a leading NATO force contributor to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan providing more than 600 troops to support the war.
“To the 209 members of the 19th Bulgarian contingent, I’d like to thank each of you for your great service and contributions to the multi-national forces efforts here in Afghanistan. I am proud to have you as a coalition partner here on Camp Phoenix,” said Brig. Gen. Theodore Johnson, KBC commander. “We truly are one team.”
| Date Taken: | 02.15.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 02.16.2011 00:12 |
| Story ID: | 65504 |
| Location: | CAMP PHOENIX, AF |
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