Posted on 03/02/2006 4:26:04 PM PST by SandRat
The first Slovakian engineers came into Iraq in August 2003; their primary duties are unexploded ordnance disposal and engineering work.
CAMP ECHO, Iraq, March 2, 2006 — Slovakian engineer units working in Multinational Division Central-South held a change of command ceremony at Camp Echo, Ad-Diwaniyah, March 1. The 5th rotation of the Slovak Engineer Unit transferred authority to the 6th rotation composed of 100 troops.
The handover ceremony was attended by authorities of the Slovakian Armed Forces, Multinational Division Central-South, senior national representatives and distinguished guests.
The first Slovakian Engineers came into Iraq in August 2003 with Multinational Division Central-South. The unit’s primary duties are unexploded ordnance disposal and engineering work.
Polish Army Maj. Gen. Edward Gruszka, Multinational Division Central-South commanding general, thanked the outbound Slovakian soldiers for their tremendous contributions in helping the Iraqi people.
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THanks to the troop and the countrymen who sent them to show that they support the priciple of freedom abroad. May God reward them with liberty at home.
As an American of Slovak heritage, I am proud of the brave work done by these men.
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