Photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn | George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies | 09.22.2025
The Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen welcomed 11 senior leaders from the Slovenian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defense from Sept. 22–26, 2025, signaling the role of professional education in addressing today’s complex security challenges. The delegation’s participation reflects Slovenia’s evolution from a security consumer to a security contributor—demonstrating its growing......
Photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn | George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies | 09.22.2025
The Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen welcomed 11 senior leaders from the Slovenian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defense from Sept. 22–26, 2025, signaling the role of professional education in addressing today’s complex security challenges. The delegation’s participation reflects Slovenia’s evolution from a security consumer to a security contributor—demonstrating its growing......
Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington | Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve | 05.14.2025
Coalition members pose for a group photo after an awards ceremony in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 15, 2025. This ceremony allowed Coalition members from different nations recognize Ferdinands for his service and contributions to the team. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Ray Boyington)...
Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington | Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve | 05.14.2025
Slovenian Armed Forces 1st Sgt. Borut Zupevc, a Kurdistan Coordination Center (KCC) key leader engagement (KLE) non-commissioned officer, shakes hands with Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Erik Ferdinands, a KCC KLE officer, during an awards ceremony in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 15, 2025. This ceremony allowed Coalition members from different nations recognize Ferdinands for his service and......
Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington | Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve | 05.14.2025
Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Erik Ferdinands, a Kurdistan Coordination Center key leader engagement officer, delivers a speech during an awards ceremony in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 15, 2025. This ceremony allowed Coalition members from different nations recognize Ferdinands for his service and contributions to the team. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Ray Boyington)...
Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington | Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve | 05.14.2025
British Army Lt. Col. Will Blackhurst, the Military Advisor Group – North chief of staff, shakes hands with Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Erik Ferdinands, a Kurdistan Coordination Center key leader engagement officer, during an awards ceremony in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 15, 2025. This ceremony allowed Coalition members from different nations recognize Ferdinands for his service and......
Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington | Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve | 05.14.2025
Slovenian Armed Forces Lt. Col. Samo Strehar, a Joint Operational Command Advisory Team – North training advisor, pins a medal to Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Erik Ferdinands, a Kurdistan Coordination Center key leader engagement officer, during an awards ceremony in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 15, 2025. This ceremony allowed Coalition members from different nations recognize Ferdinands for his......
Photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Boyington | Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve | 05.14.2025
Slovenian Armed Forces Lt. Col. Samo Strehar, a Joint Operational Command Advisory Team – North training advisor, delivers a speech during an awards ceremony in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, May 15, 2025. This ceremony allowed Coalition members from different nations recognize Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Erik Ferdinands, a Kurdistan Coordination Center key leader engagement officer, for his service......
