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Video | Benefits Beyond Military

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February 26, 2014

The Iowa National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, talks about how the State Partnership Program has branched off to benefit the whole of Iowa and whole of Kosovo.

Video | Iowa's Lessons learned in Kosovo

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February 26, 2014

The Iowa National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, talks some lessons learned in this partnership: leveraging the skills of noncommissioned officers and sticking to their goals and overcoming challenges.

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Video | Iowan's Making a Difference

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February 26, 2014

The Iowa National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, the sense of pride Iowa Guardsmen have in their partnership with Kosovo and how that benefits Iowa, Kosovo and U.S. European Command.

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Video | Proud to be a Partner of Kosovo

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February 26, 2014

The Iowa National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, talks about what he looks forward to when he visits Kosovo.

Video | Iowa National Guard Professional Development in Kosovo

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February 26, 2014

The Iowa National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, talks about how the State Partnership Program helps the professional development of the noncommissioned officers and officers of the Iowa National Guard and Kosovo Security Forces.

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Kosovo Force troops react to a Molotov cocktail thrown during the Silver Saber training exercise at Camp Vrelo, Kosovo, Oct. 16, 2013. KFOR soldiers also had to breach obstacles, evacuate casualties and perform crowd and riot control operations throughout the three-day exercise.

Article | 525 BfSB and multinational soldiers test readiness at Silver Saber

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October 24, 2013

Silver Saber brought KFOR soldiers together with their Kosovo Police and EULEX counterparts to train on crowd and riot control, relieving a multinational unit currently engaged in CRC, breaching various obstacles and medically evacuating a casualty.

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Officers from the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs listen to a report from a member of the European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, or EULEX during a coordination meeting held in Vrapce June 21.

Article | Working with the Serbian Armed Forces

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July 1, 2013

“I think it is very important to bring all these groups together because it helps to improve our cooperation,” said Oleskow-Dabska. “The JIC is responsible for some parts and EULEX has other responsibilities, so we [the JIC] are not able to provide some information to the Serbian Armed Forces that EULEX is able to.”

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Admiral James Stavridis (left), Supreme Allied Commander Europe, walks with Major General Volker Halbauer (right), Commander Kosovo Force, at HQ Camp Film City, Pristina, Kosovo, during SACEURs visit to Kosovo on May 1, 2013.

Blog Post | Not Quite Time for "High Fives” in Kosovo

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May 3, 2013

When I arrived as the NATO commander in 2009, we had more than 15,000 troops in Kosovo. They had two key missions in the tense former province of Serbia: maintain freedom of movement and contribute to a "safe and secure environment." It was, and still can be, a dangerous place.

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Article | Exercise Saber Strike 2012 demonstrates international cooperation in action

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June 4, 2012

Saber Strike is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multi-national exercise scheduled for June 10- 22 at multiple training areas in Estonia and Latvia. The exercise promotes regional stability and security, strengthens international military partnering and fosters trust while improving interoperability between participating nations.

Video | KFOR troops test freedom of movement in Kosovo

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December 19, 2011

Kosovo has been relatively calm over the past few years. However, freedom of travel restrictions in the country have become a recent concern for NATO and the region.

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Video | Video message by Commander KFOR, German MajGen Erhard Drews, on Serb roadblocks in Northern Kosovo.

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October 17, 2011

Video message by Commander KFOR, German MajGen Erhard Drews, on Serb roadblocks in Northern Kosovo.

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Blog Post | Balkan Ghosts

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August 8, 2011

Libya and Afghanistan seem to get all the headlines about NATO these days. But lately, I've been thinking and working on the Balkans. We need to make sure that the Balkan ghosts of violence from the 1990s don't reappear.

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Article | KFOR medics help to open airways in Kosovo

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February 4, 2011

Local medical professionals and students joined United States medical personnel from Multinational Battle Group East, KFOR, for a Grand Rounds event Jan. 31 at the hospital in Ferizaj/Urosevic. The medical community was invited to participate in a discussion and hands-on demonstration of intubation.

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Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Vanklompenberg, operations sergeant, 745th EOD, Task Force Falcon, Multinational Battle Group East, shows a group of multiethnic children how some unexploded ordnance may be hidden inside other containers during a UXO class, Jan. 18 at a youth center in Kamenice/Kamenica. The class was designed to keep the children in the area aware of the risk UXO poses to them and how to react if they find any UXO. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard)

Article | KFOR gives UXO class to local children

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January 31, 2011

In a land that has seen many wars and conflicts, Unexploded Ordnance is a real concern. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Soldiers from Poland and the United States held a class in Kamenice/Kamenica, Jan. 18, to inform the local children of the potential dangers they face.

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Spc. Khristoffer Sandoval, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, infantryman, A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, and a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, helps load an injured person into the back of an M998 Humvee Ambulance Jan. 7 outside of Ferizaj/Urosevac. Sandoval, a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard, was part of a Quick Reaction Force Validation Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard)

Article | U.S. Soldiers validate quick reaction skills

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January 25, 2011

U.S. Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East were tested on their Quick Reaction Force skills during a validation exercise, Jan. 7.

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Article | Deployment brings family together

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January 25, 2011

While deployments often separate families for a year and sometimes longer, there are rare occasions where family members are deployed together and it helps in creating a stronger bond.

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Spc. Carlos Ruiz, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, an infantryman with A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Division, Multinational Battle Group East, cycles near the perimeter of Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo Dec. 2. Ruiz regularly competes in triathlons and mountain bike races while at home in Puerto Rico. He continues to train for them while deployed to Kosovo as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission here.

Article | MNBG E Soldier continues triathlon, mountain bike training at Camp Bondsteel

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December 20, 2010

Being deployed presents many challenges for Soldiers. One Soldier from Multinational Battle Group East has found a way to continue to enjoy one of his favorite activities, even while deployed to Kosovo as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission here.

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Spc. Jerome Norton, Plain Dealing, La., registered mail clerk, 328th Postal Services Detachment, Multinational Battle Group East, U.S. Army Reserve, checks in mail as Spc. Jacob Swindle, Bossier City, La., technical inspector, 328th, MNBG E, unloads packages from a mail truck Dec. 9.

Article | Postal unit at Camp Bondsteel goes through busiest time of year

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December 19, 2010

The Camp Bondsteel post office has been steadily getting busier as packages arrive for Soldiers during the holiday season.

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Ukraine soldiers from the 79th Airmobile Brigade go all out to conclude a martial arts demonstration on Dec. 6, Ukraine Armed Forces Day, on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. The 79th Airmobile Brigade is an elite paratrooper unit with specialized training in hand-to-hand combat.

Article | MNBG E celebrates Ukraine Armed Forces Day

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December 17, 2010

Multinational Battle Group East soldiers held a ceremony, Dec. 6, to honor the 19th Annual Ukraine Armed Forces Day, which marks the day in 1991 the Ukraine Parliament adopted the Law “On the Defense of Ukraine.”

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Polish Pvt. Rafat Jagiello, medic, Polish Coy, Multinational Battle Group East, treats a simulated head wound on Cpl. Dominik LaaÅkiewicz, infantryman, Polish Coy, during a Quick Reaction Force exercise in Gllagoc/Glogovac, Kosovo, Dec. 8. Following the treatment of his simulated wounds, LaaÅkiewicz was evacuated, via a U.S. Army-piloted UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, to nearby Camp Bondsteel. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard)

Article | Polish soldiers validated in Quick Reaction Force training

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December 16, 2010

GLLAGOC/GLOGOVAC and VITI/VITINA, Kosovo – Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East’s Polish Coy were tested here during a Quick Reaction Force validation exercise, Dec. 7-8.

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Roberto Ramos-Cambrelen, Ponce, Puerto Rico, operations and training, Multinational Battle Group East, Puerto Rico National Guard, climbs up a hill during the final Dancon March in Kosovo Nov. 21. The Dancon March is a tradition for Danish soldiers wherever they are stationed, and has been held every year since 1972. The march consists of approximately 26 kilometers (about 16 miles) of trail, the terrain varying based on the area in which the march is held. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard)

Article | KFOR’s last Dancon March brings together multinational service members

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December 13, 2010

More than 600 multinational service members from all across Kosovo gathered Nov. 21 at Camp Grand Danois, the Danish camp inside Camp Novo Selo, Mitrovica/Mitrovice, Kosovo, for the last of three Danish Contingent Marches scheduled to be held this autumn.

Sgt. Zaneta Wagner, Bossier City, La., Custodian of Postal Effects, 328th Postal Services Detachment, Multinational Battle Group East, U.S. Army Reserves, sings during the Veteran's Day talent show Nov. 11, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Wagner won second place in the contest.

Article | Camp Bondsteel honors veterans

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November 18, 2010

November 11 is a day that stands out in history books and in the hearts and minds of many Americans. At first it signified the end of World War I, and was known as Armistice Day. Years later, at the end of World War II, it became known as Veterans Day.

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Capt. Barbara Bujak, physical therapist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, speaks in her native tongue, Polish, with members of Multinational Battle Group East's Polish Contingent and European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. Bujak, who was born in Poland, moved to the U.S. at age 11 and joined the U.S. Army five years ago. Bujak's temporary assignment at Camp Bondsteel allowed her to experience a familiar ceremony in a new location.

Article | Polish Independence Day observed at CBS

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November 18, 2010

Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East, Kosovo Forces, met to celebrate Polish Independence Day, Nov. 13. Traditionally, Polish Independence is celebrated on Nov. 11, but the ceremony was moved to allow all Polish members of MNBG E to participate.

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A group of German soldiers march along the Dancon route, Nov. 7, near Mitrovica/Mitrovice. The Germans soldiers, along with more than 700 others, participated in the approximately 27-kilometer March.

Article | Dancon March tests KFOR soldiers

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November 13, 2010

More than 730 multinational service members from all across Kosovo gathered Nov. 7, at Camp Grand Danois, the Danish camp inside Camp Novo Selo, Mitrovica/Mitrovice, for the second of three Dancon Marches scheduled to be held this Autumn.

Soldiers from Polish COY, Multinational Battle Group East, render salutes as the Polish flag is raised during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Camp Nothing Hill in Leposavic/Leposaviq, Kosovo, Oct. 11. The Polish COY recently took over responsibility of Quick Reaction Force, patrolling and guard duties at Gate 1 along the Administrative Boundary Line with Serbia. Before the Poles, Greek soldiers from Multinational Battle Group North were in charge of these duties at Nothing Hill. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jerry Boffen, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Connecticut National Guard.)

Article | Polish KFOR soldiers take over at Camp Nothing Hill

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October 13, 2010

Greek soldiers from Multinational Battle Group North relinquished security duties at Camp Nothing Hill to Polish and U.S. Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East during a ceremony here, Oct. 11.

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Article | KFOR hosts joint Crowd and Riot Control training with KP, EULEX

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October 7, 2010

U.S. and Turkish soldiers with Multinational Battle Group East took part in a massive two-day Crowd and Riot Control training event, Sept. 24 and 25, hosted by MNBG Center, with representatives from MNBG E, Kosovo Police and European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX).

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ORLLAN/ORLANE, Kosovo — Swedish army 1st Lt. Christopher Johannson, Stockholm, Sweden, gives an orientation briefing to train Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry Regiment soldiers near a starting point for Administrative Boundary Line patrols with Serbian Armed Forces Aug 9. The briefing was ongoing as the soldiers asked questions and shared experiences during the event. The U.S. infantrymen are members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and are deployed to Kosovo for the NATO Kosovo Force 13 rotation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds)

Article | U.S. and Swedish soldiers share patrols on Administrative Border Line

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August 9, 2010

ORLLAN/ORLANE, Kosovo — Kosovo Forces soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East and MNBG Center shared training, Aug. 9, during a joint patrol on the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) east of Prishtine/Pristina, Kosovo.

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A Swedish soldier with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team of Multinational Battle Group Central prepares explosives for a joint training event with U.S. EOD Soldiers from MNBG East, in Kasnica/Kashnica, Kosovo, Aug. 4. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah Cummings, 130th PAD)

Article | U.S./Swedish counterparts have “explosive” relationship

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August 9, 2010

Members of the Swedish Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team for Multinational Battle Group Central, Camp Victoria, Kosovo, and the 745th Ordnance Disposal Company for Multinational Battle Group East out of Michigan performed joint training at the EOD range in MNBG C, Aug. 4.

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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — A soldier from A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry, Multinational Battle Group East, serving as a demonstrator in a training exercise with Kosovo police in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, gets tangled with another soldier during Crowd and Riot Control training with the KP, conducted at the Bill Clinton Sports Complex, July 28. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah A. Cummings)

Article | Kosovo cops and NATO Kosovo Force soldiers conduct riot training

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July 28, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East’s A Company, 1st Battalion, 296th Infantry trained with the Kosovo police from Ferizaj/Urosevac in a joint exercise, July 28.

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Article | Puerto Rico National Guard-led battle group assumes mission in Eastern Kosovo

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July 24, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – A new U.S.-led NATO Kosovo Force battle group, predominately based out of Puerto Rico, officially took over responsibility of Multinational Battle Group East July 24.

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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Puerto Rican army Maj. Gen. Antonio J. Vicens, adjutant general of the Puerto Rico National Guard, Maj. Gen. David A. Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general of North Dakota National Guard, and Puerto Rican army Col. Francisco J. Neuman, of Ponce, Puerto Rico, commander of Multinational Battle Group East, listen as Puerto Rican army Capt. Angel Lopez, of Guanica, Puerto Rico, officer in charge of Liaison Monitoring Team 5, Multinational Battle Group East explains the history of "Freedom Bridge" during a tour of Viti/Vitina, Kosovo July 24. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds)

Article | Adjutants general visit Camp Bondsteel, surrounding area

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July 24, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The adjutant generals of the Puerto Rican National Guard and North Dakota National Guard visit Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo July 24.

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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army 1st Lt. Onix Santiago, commander, 544th Military Police Company, Multinational Battle Group East, Puerto Rico Army National Guard and Army 1st Sgt. Johhny Quinones, company first sergeant, 544th, unveil their units colors during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony outside of Building 1230 C, July 16. The ceremony marks the day that the 544th officially takes over from the 661st Military Police Company. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran)

Article | Military police hand over duties at Camp Bondsteel

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July 16, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — A Transfer of Authority Ceremony was held July 16, as the 661st Military Police Company, U.S. Virgin Islands Army National Guard, Multinational Battle Group East, NATO Kosovo Force 12, handed over responsibility to 544th Military Police Company, MNGB E, KFOR 13, Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

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Article | NATO Kosovo Force soldiers validate quick reaction capabilities

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July 13, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) soldiers participated in a two-part quick reaction force exercise in Radivojc/Radivojce and Karaceve /Karacevo, Kosovo, July 13.

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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multinational Battle Group East, speaks to local mayors at a luncheon at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, July 9. Dohrmann was hoping to say goodbye to the Kosovo people and his replacement Army Col. Francisco J. Neumann greeted his new command. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Brian J. Holloran)

Article | Local leaders meet Multinational Battle Group East commanders both old, new

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July 9, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Mayors from across Multinational Battle Group East’s area of operation visited Camp Bondsteel July 9 to meet the incoming commander, army Col. Francisco J. Neuman.

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Article | Ceremony marks transition of Greek rotation in Kosovo

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June 23, 2010

CAMP RIGAS FEREOS, Kosovo – The 501st Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the Greek army handed over its responsibilities in Kosovo to the 506th Mech. Inf. Bn. in a transfer of authority ceremony June 23.

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LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo — A painting of Mother Teresa hangs beside the altar at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in Letnica/Letnice as Army Chap. (Capt.) Timothy Meier, Los Altos, Calif., and the church's priest, Don Christe, conduct a mass for NATO Kosovo Force soldiers June 12. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hagburg)

Article | U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldiers experience Catholic mass at Kosovo shrine

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June 12, 2010

LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo – A Roman Catholic chaplain from Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) led a mass at the renowned Shrine of the Black Madonna on June 12 for United States NATO Kosovo Force soldiers.

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CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Army Staff Sgt. Danelle Tate, Grandin, N.D., administration sergeant for Bravo Company, waits for the start of the first game between the Kamenice/Kamencia High School girl volleyball team and a collection of female soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo June 11. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Dodds)

Article | NATO Kosovo Force soldiers take on Kosovo high school volleyball team in friendly match

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June 11, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Fourteen U.S. NATO Kosovo Force soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East got together June 11 to play volleyball and develop new friendships with a high school volleyball team from Kamenice/Kamenica, Kosovo.

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Spc. Sheena Leno, Driscoll, N.D., Sgt. Christina Sung, Montclair, Calif., and Spc. Shanna Leno, Mandan, N.D., march with Danish and Turkish troops during the memorial march at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, June 6.

Article | NATO forces march in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan in memory of fallen

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June 8, 2010

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Stepping off at precisely 4:38 p.m., soldiers at Camp Bondsteel marched together June 6 to remember those who have died serving in the Global War on Terrorism and all conflicts.

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Article | Top American Legion officials visit troops in Kosovo

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May 30, 2010

The national commander of the American Legion and the president of the American Legion Auxiliary spent Memorial Day weekend in Kosovo, visiting troops and learning more about the U.S. role in the Balkans.

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$VITI/VITINA, Kosovo — Assisted by translator Mentor Gjelaj, Army Maj. William Montgomery, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., takes a group of medical professionals step-by-step through closing an open fracture wound during a Regional Grand Rounds event in Viti/Vitina, Kosovo, May 27. (Department of Defense photo)$

Article | U.S. NATO Kosovo Force doctor teaches fracture treatment at Grand Rounds in Viti/Vitina

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May 27, 2010

VITI/VITINA, Kosovo – An American doctor brought the lessons he learned while serving in Iraq to medical professionals in Viti/Vitina during a Regional Grand Rounds presentation May 27.

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