Kusti Salm, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, today awarded medals to servicemen of the US 1-187th Battalion for their participation in international military operations during the ceremony at the location of the 2nd Infantry Brigade in Võru.
“At this time of upheaval and strategic confrontation, our unity and resolve are more important than ever. The presence of the U.S troops here in Estonia together with other Allies is a clear sign of our strong strategic cooperation and commitment to collective defence, demonstrating the readiness to defend every inch of Allied territory. I am glad that we can always rely on the support of our American allies. Your presence here is a true manifestation of this partnership,” said Permanent Secretary Kusti Salm in his speech at the medal ceremony.
The US unit that has been serving in Võru since last November with the 2nd Infantry Brigade is 1st Battalion (Leader Rakkasans), 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, US Army.
Photos from the medal ceremony.
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