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[Inside KFOR]8 KFOR Chronicle, March 2007
[Inside KFOR]Text by 1st Lt. Maksym Klunnyk, Ukrainian ArmyPhotos by Armend AqifiThe Transfer of Authority ceremony between the 1stParatrooper Battalion and the 2nd Mechanized Battalionof KFOR Tactical Reserve Maneuver Battalion (KTM)took place on March 22, in Camp Slim Lines.Outgoing KTM commander Lieutenant Colonel ÁlvaroGuerreiro da Silva, a great person with a big heartpronounced his last words as KTM commander in front ofthe formation and guests: "We can say with pride -mission completed", he said. "It is for me a greatsatisfaction to handover the command of KTM to mycomrade and friend Lieutenant Colonel Paulo MaiaPereira", he continued. "I wish to you and your battaliongood luck, and I'm sure, that you will raise the credit ofthe Portuguese Army".COMKFOR Lieutenant General Roland Kather waspresent during the ceremony. He thanked theoutgoing KTM commander and welcomed theincoming commander: "Lt. Col. da Silva, missioncompleted - job well done! Thank you to Portugal forsending us a new leader".After the raising of the Portuguese flag, which istraditionally brought along with the new battalion, theincoming KTM commander made a speech: "On startingthis mission in Kosovo we feel that we are in the presenceof one more challenge, to which the battalion soldiers willdedicate all their commitment and effort".During the ceremony, I along with all guests realized howhard this ceremony was for the outgoing battalion andespecially the outgoing commander.I was also touched by the ceremony. During the last sixmonths I made some friendships and had a close and goodworking cooperation with them. It was always a pleasurefor me to work with and for my KTM friends in a veryrespectful and highly-professional way.To our friend Jorge Ferreira and other outgoing brothers inarms I wish good luck. You will stay in our hearts.KFOR Chronicle, March 2007 9
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