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The Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC), General Mikhail Kostarakos visited the European Union Force (EUFOR) Mission Operation (Op) ALTHEA on 4 March 2016.

EUFOR Multinational Battalion Honour Guard being inspected by the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, General Mikhail Kostarakos

EUFOR Multinational Battalion Honour Guard being inspected by the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, General Mikhail Kostarakos. Photos: WO Herbert Pendl

On arrival at the Headquarters of EUFOR in Camp Butmir, he was welcomed by an Honour Guard from the EUFOR Multinational Battalion (MNBN) and greeted by the Commander (COM) of EUFOR, Major General Johann Luif. During an office call with COM EUFOR, the General was updated on the progress of Operation ALTHEA. This included details of the ongoing co-operation between EUFOR and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AF BiH) through the Capacity Building and Training Programme. This programme focuses on EUFOR‘s continued support and ongoing cooperation in building a sustainable AF BiH. The General also kindly agreed to attend the Op ALTHEA Medal Parade. At this event, 126 personnel from 10 of the Mission’s troop contributing nations were awarded their European Union Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal, in support of Op ALTHEA.

During his visit, General Kostarakos was accompanied by Military Representatives: Lieutenant General Günter HÖFLER (Austria), Major General Làzsló DOMJÁN (Hungary), and Brigadier General David HUMAR (Slovenia). General Kostarakos Chairs the EU Military Committee (EUMC), which is the highest military committee within the European Council. It is responsible for providing the Political and Security Committee (PSC) with advice and recommendations on all military matters affecting the EU.

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