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Troops on mission in Afghanistan gather for “Dancon” march
2008-11-04
Troops of Lithuanian-led Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT-7) took part in the traditional pedestrian military “Dancon” march organised by the Danish Contingent, October 31.
The march was attended by over a hundred soldiers from Lithuania, Denmark, Croatia, the US, and Ukraine. They had to surmount a route of 20 kilometres surrounding the airfield of Chaghcharan, capital of Ghowr. The first to finish the route made it in 2,5 hours though the full time given for marching was 6 hours.
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Lithuanian troops donate motorbikes and electricity generators for Ghowr security officers
2008-11-04
On October 30 Lithuanian-led Ghowr Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT-7) handed over charity for Chaghcharan security institutions: 15 new motorbikes and 5 electricity generators meant for Afghan National Police, National Security, Religious Affairs, and Telecommunications Department, and officers of other institutions
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Lithuanian officer awarded with Estonian Armed Forces decoration
2008-10-31
Military Representative of Lithuania to NATO and the EU Gen. Maj. Vitalijus Vaiksnoras was awarded with the Cross of Merit of Estonian Armed Forces by Military Representative of Estonia Brig. Gen. Vello Leomaa on October 31.
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CWOs of Lithuanian Armed Forces meet with their American counterparts at the Aviation Base
2008-10-29
Meeting of CWOs of Lithuanian Armed Forces military units and US AF troops on the Baltic Air-policing mission was initiated and organised by Chief Warrant Officer of Lithuanian Armed Forces CWO Saulius Baldauskas and CWOs of LAF Aviation Base on October 28 in LAF Aviation Base in Siauliai.
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New Undersecretary of the Ministry of National Defence appointed
2008-10-28
Col. Leonardas Bakaitis assumed the position of Undersecretary of Ministry Defence on October 28. His area of responsibility will cover human resources policy, legal matters and administration.
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State Secretary J. Raguckiene take part in security seminar in the USA
2008-10-28
State Secretary of National Defence Jurate Raguckiene will participate in “Challenges to International Security and Interregional Cooperation” seminar held in the USA on October 27-31.
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Frigate of the US Naval Force pier in Klaipeda Seaport
2008-10-28
On October 29 frigate of the US Naval Force “USS Doyle” that took part in joint military exercise in the Baltic Sea together with Lithuanian Naval Force vessel Aukstaitis (F-12) will pier in Klaipeda Seaport.
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Visit of Russian armament control experts
2008-10-28
On October 28-29 four armament control experts from Russia are conducting an assessment visit in the divisions of Lithuanian Armed Forces: MIB Iron Wolf, Staff of Lithuanian Air Force, and Aviation Base in Zokniai. If weather conditions are favourable, part of inspection will be conducted in a LAF helicopter.
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Chief of Defence participate in the meeting of the EU Chiefs of Defence in Brussels
2008-10-27
Chief of Defence of Lithuania Lt. Gen. Valdas Tutkus will leave for Brussels (Belgium) on October 28 to take part in the meeting of the EU Chiefs of Defence.

In the meeting scheduled to last from October 28 to 29 Chiefs of Defence of the EU armed forces will elect a new Chairman of the EU Military Committee to replace Gen. Henri Bentégeat currently holding the office.
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“I am happy to see the progress made by our soldiers and the concerted actions of international forces,” says President Adamkus
2008-10-23
Thursday, October 23, Rukla, Jovana district – President of the Republic of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus observed the international military exercise Strong Shield 2008.

As underlined by the President, such exercises are the best demonstration of military preparedness to respond, in a prompt and focused manner, to emerging threats.
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