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Estonia Ends Mission in Iraq

February 10th, 2009 | Comments Off

Due to the increased security and stability in Iraq, the Republic of Estonia has transitioned its forces from Coalition operations to the NATO training mission in Iraq. Multi-National Corps – Iraq held an end of mission ceremony for the forces of Estonia in the Coalition at the Joint Visitor Bureau on Camp Victory Feb. 7. “The nation of Estonia began its mission in Iraq in June 2003,” said Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Lefebvre, deputy commanding general, MNC-I. “Since that time, they have rotated forces ten times in direct support of Coalition operations.” Estonia performed many security operations to help provide the people of Iraq a safe and secure environment. “Since 2003, they have been involved in 350 operations and 2,300 patrols,” Lefebvre said. “This diligence resulted in the discovery of several … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Our Allies, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Ukrainians Complete Mission in Iraq

December 12th, 2008 | Comments Off

I was terribly in love with a Ukrainian girl in college. This has served to make the Ukraine my favorite country outside of, well, several other. Busty, blonde and friendly, Luba was a great person. The Ukrainian Army hosted an end of mission ceremony at Camp Echo Dec. 9. More than 5,000 Ukrainian service members served in Iraq during Ukraine’s five years of service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Enduring peace, stability and prosperity are common values to fight for in the modern world. Your mission in Iraq has been successfully completed,” said Viktor Nedopas, Charge d’Affairs of the Ukrainian Embassy in Iraq. The Ukrainians served as the third largest Coalition forces contingent in Iraq, with approximately 1,700 … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Our Allies, War on Terror