Western Accord Begins in the Netherlands (1) of (2)

Dutch Brig. Gen. Gino van der Voet, director of training and operations, Royal Netherlands Army Command, addresses a formation of U.S., African and European servicemembers during the opening ceremony for Western Accord 2015, at Harkscamp, The Netherlands, July 20. Western Accord 2015 is a command post exercise in the Netherlands July 20-31. Western Accord 15 replicates the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, Sector Headquarters mission command in support of United Nation and African Union mandated peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl)



By Sgt. Marcus Fichtl 24th Press Camp Headquarters Jul 23, 2015
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