TIRANA, Dec 3 /ATA/ – Albania’s XV Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) contingent concluded the latest mission as part of the NATO-led multinational battalion battle group in Latvia.
Albanian troops were extended a military welcome ceremony and were received by the Chief of Staff in the Support Command, Colonel Shkëlqim Çela, Commander of the Engineer Battalion, Colonel Shkëlzen Mhillaj, servicemen, family members and invited guests.
“Colonel Shkëlqim Çela praised Albanian troops for their maximum commitment and highlighted importance of this army contingent serving an important international mission as a NATO ally,” the Ministry of Defence said.
Albania’s contingent of EOD is part of the Canadian-led NATO battalion as part of enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup in Latvia. Albanian servicemen are tasked with disposing ammunition and explosive ordnance in Camp Adazi, where they serve along their colleagues from 13 allied countries.
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