America's North Shore Journal

More allies can return home victorious. Two nations with relatively small militaries have made a big impact during their five years of military operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Albania and Moldova have supported coalition operations in Iraq since April and September 2003 respectively, however, their missions here came to a successful end during a ceremony held in each countries honor Dec. 18 at Forward Operating Base Marez. More than 200, 12th Contingent Albanian Komandos, and 20 Moldovan explosive ordnance disposal soldiers from their country’s sixth contingent were on hand to witness the casing of their nation’s colors. “These two great nations, Albania and Moldova, are two of the examples of the many nations that have given their sons and daughters to serve the Coalition for five-plus years,” said … Read entire article »