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Story by Sergeant Minhava, Portuguese ArmyPhotos by Private Moreira, Portuguese ArmyOn 23 March 2011, the KFOR Tactical ReserveManoeuvre Battalion (KTM) conducted a Transfer ofAuthority ceremony at Camp Slim Lines, wherePortuguese 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion(2BIMec) relieved Portuguese 1st Parachute Battalion(1BIPara). The ceremony was presided over by KosovoForce Commander (COM KFOR), Major GeneralErhard Bühler. Also present were his Excellency Mr.Lóránt Balla, Hungarian Ambassador to Kosovo; hisExcellency Mr. Christopher Dell, US Ambassador toKosovo; Major General Martins Ribeiro, DeputyCommander, Portuguese Land Forces Command(LCC); Brigadier General Marco Serronha, DCOMKFOR; members of the HQ Staff, and otherdistinguished guests, both military and civilian.The ceremony, the first to include soldiers from theHungarian contingent, commenced with thetraditional salute to COM KFOR followed by thereview of the troops on parade. This was followed by abrief message delivered by Major General MartinsRibeiro on behalf of the Portuguese Commander LCC .Thereafter, the Portuguese National Flag was handedover by the outgoing Commanding Officer, Lieutenant18 KFOR Chronicle, April 2011