EUFOR personnel gathered at Camp Butmir on the 11th of November for an International Medal Parade recognising the service and contribution of personnel serving with Operation Althea.
During the ceremony, personnel from 18 troop contributing nations received the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal for Operation Althea in recognition of their dedicated service with EUFOR.
The parade brought together personnel from across the mission’s multinational force and provided an opportunity to recognise the professionalism, commitment and daily contribution of the men and women serving throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The medal bears the Latin inscription “Pro Pace Unum” “United for Peace”, words that reflect both the purpose of the mission and the multinational cooperation at its heart. Personnel serving with EUFOR come from different nations, military traditions and professional backgrounds, but work together under one command structure and towards a common objective.
Medal parades mark an important milestone during a deployment. Beyond recognising the required period of service, they provide an opportunity to acknowledge the collective effort behind EUFOR’s continued readiness and effectiveness.
EUFOR congratulates all medal recipients and thanks them for their professionalism, dedication and contribution to the mission. Through the shared commitment of its contributing nations and personnel, EUFOR continues to maintain a visible, credible and impartial presence in support of a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
