MKSF NEWSLETTER September, 2017
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MKSF NEWSLETTER September, 2017 MKSF Newsletter September, 2017 Dear, As a new Minister for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) I have a pleasure to follow up the 50th edition of electronic magazine. Despite knowing with situation in Ministry and the Force after receiving my duty from my predecessor Mr. Haki Demolli , during month of September I have made a range of meetings and visits starting them with Ambassadors: United States of America , Mr. Greg Delawie; United Kingdom , Mr. Ruairi O’Connell; Republic of Turkey , Mrs. Kivilcim Kiliç; Republic of Croatia Mrs. Marija Kapitanoviq; Republic of Italy, Mr. Piero Cristoforo Sardi. Also, I have met with KFOR Commander General Giovanni Fungo as well military representatives of U. S Embassy in Pristina. All these meetings aimed to get known and reaffirm to continue and intensify cooperation. The first visit abroad, upon invitation of Minister of Defense, Mrs.Olta Xhaçka, I did in Ministry of Defense of Albania and Armed Forces of Republic of Albania. We have conducted a range of concrete activities with the United States of America during this month. We have received a contingent of communication equipment in value of $ 9.2 million from the U. S Embassy. Also, the KSF with a modest ceremony has remembered the terrorist attack, 11th September’’ in U. S. During the month of September, Commander of KSF, General Rrahman Rama has hosted a delegation of Lords from Great Britain as well upon invitation of Chief of Armed Force of Turkey has paid an official visit in Ankara. Federal Republic of Germany has donated a German language lab to the KSF whereas two KSF Officers are certified as “Physical Training Instructor” and there is held, also a seminar on subject “Strategic Leadership”. The KSF has been estimated as regular provider of Blood National Transfusion Center in Kosovo. This activity was organized by this center in the month of September and the KSF members have given 544 blood doses to it. Also, at the end of September, 16 new cadets of the KSF started the first year of schooling at University Study Center of the KSF and took oath for service in the KSF. With respect, Rrustem BERISHA Minister of MKSF MKSF NEWSLETTER 2 SEPTEMBER, 2017 Germany donates German Language None of them has ever been in America for a visit or for any kind of training. Both KSF officers visited the entire Lab to the KSF Bondstill camp, as well as the post office facility, gymnasium, kitchen, facility for physical hardening and Pristina, 06.Sept 2017 - Deputy Minister of Kosovo other facilities, to have a clear idea what awaits them Security Force Mr. Muhamet Latifi and the KSF when they arrive at Fort Gordon and Fort Lee. Commander LTG. Rrahman Rama dated 05.09.2017, "The purpose of our visit was to build good relations with hosted Deputy Ambassador of Germany in the Republic Asllani and Denic, as well as KSF staff," said Major of Kosovo Mr. Jan-Axel Voss. Christopher Evans, Chief Communications Officer at the Deputy Minister, Mr. Latifi thanked Ambassador Voss for Brigade of the Multi-national combat team Brigade "They the continuing support that Germany is giving to Kosovo took Camp Bondstill as an example of what kind of and for the Kosovo Security Force. Mr. Latifi through environment awaits them when they are in the US Army ambassador Voss thanked also Germany, Ministry of training facilities. The announcement program allows Defense and Armed Forces which are giving huge Denic to closely see what kind of equipment will be taken contribution in terms of KSF professionalization, through during his specific military training. Captain James training, exercises and seminars that KSF members are Culver, Denic's mentor and transport officer, the East taking part, and also through donations. Bend MNBG, introduced Denic to CW2, Antonio Pouncy, In this meeting an officer in charge of support activities at the MNBG- Deputy Minister east Bondstill camp. Pouncy demonstrated some launch Latifi and procedures and electronic messages that could be part of General Rama his training at Fort Lee”. Denic will learn a lot about the informed storage and launching procedures of various classrooms, Deputy said Culver. As a person in charge in this area he should Ambassador learn how to fill out the forms exactly to look for the right Voss about the article and the article shall be going to the right address. KSF "The training was good today, and with the help of Capt. achievements in Culver, I know what it expects me there, Denic said. "He general. taught me a lot about logistics procedures, so, I know From his side now, that the knowledge I get from school will help me German Deputy when I return to Kosovo. Like Denic, Asllan had the Ambassador Jan-Axel Voss, pledged to continue this opportunity to learn about his education in America by great cooperation between Kosovo and Germany. Lt. Christopher Young, Deputy Communications Officer The handover ceremony of German language lab for the at the MNBG-east. Yongu told to Asllan, some tactical KSF members took place after the meeting in Adem and communications equipment Asllan, the equipment Jashari barracks. that he can see during the Fort Gordon capstone career signal. The purpose of this introduction was to provide Asllan with a knowledge of the course, and help him with The KSF members prepares for the course of the training he would be subjecting there, training in U.S Young said. At the end of the day, Asllani said the visit to Camp Pristina, 06 Sept. 2017. Two of the Kosovo Security Bondstill Force Members have visited Bondstill Camp dated 08 was fruitful August 2017, as a part of preparation program before and setting off to their training locations in the U. S. prepared Lt. Albert Asllani, Officer of Security Operation in Land him for the Force Command and Second Lieutenant, Milosh Deniq, training to Transport Platoon Leader had a chance to talk to their come. The counterparts from American Army in order to make a training was better preparation for the visit to the U. S. Two of the good today, KSF Officers will be going to Fort Gordon, Georgia and and with the Fort Lee, Virginia for attending courses as help of Capt. Communication and Logistic Officer. They were broadly Culver, I know what will be expecting me there, said informed on purpose of Individual Courses as well on Denic. ""The visit was useful because it informed me of American culture which includes live and environmental the course," said Asllani. "Major Evans and Lt. Young conditions. taught me a lot about what would take me there. It helps me plan things over time and give my best of me.” MKSF NEWSLETTER 3 SEPTEMBER, 2017 "Strategic Leadership" Seminar was held in MKSF Pristina, 08 September 2017. The "Strategic Leadership" seminar was held at the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force. This seminar was realized on the basis of the Bilateral Cooperation Plan with USA, organized and supported by the US Embassy's Office of Military Cooperation in Kosovo. The seminar was held by eminent experts in the relevant field, such as; Glen Grant, Vladimir Milenski headed by Dr Thomas Young. Attended: the highest staff of the Ministry and the Kosovo Security Force, the Directors of the Ministry`s Departments as well as the Commanders of the KSF units, the general level, colonel and lieutenant colonel. The attendance of the seminar has been very high, with topics of a professional character related to leadership in different periods and situations that have been realized through strategic planning and direction to find the ways to maximize the lowest cost actions. The findings of this seminar at the end were presented to the leadership of MKSF as evidence of the acquisition of strategic management appraisal techniques. The KSF donated over 544 blood doses Pristina, 08 Septb.2017. In the Ministry for the The KSF has a tradition on voluntary donation of Kosovo Security Force and the Kosovo Security Force, blood, not only during regular actions, but members the voluntary blood donation action ended in August. of the KSF are also responsive to these arrangements; This action has already become traditional and is they give blood every year, every time that Kosovo organized with the motto: "A blood drop for the citizens need it. salvation of a life". This action for Voluntary Blood Donation has been The action for voluntary blood donation to the KSF arranged by the Department of Civil-Military started on 07.08.2017 and ended on 30.08.2017. Cooperation in cooperation with Medical Department During this period, despite the summer holidays, within the MKSF and was conducted by the National members of the KSF and civil staff donated over 544 Blood Transfusion Center of Kosovo and the KSF blood donations that will be in service to all citizens Medical Company. of Kosovo. MKSF NEWSLETTER 4 SEPTEMBER, 2017 RRUSTEM BERISHA RECEIVED THE DUTY Two members of the KSF are certified Physical Training OF THE MINISTER OF KSF BY THE Instructors PRESENT MINISTER HAKI DEMOLLI Pristina, 08 Sept 2017. At the Military School of Physical Training in England, KSF had made two achievements today. Two members of her staff are qualified as a successful physical training instructors. KSF member Gentiana Karpuzi became the first female non-English soldier who completely completed the course of the British Army, "Physical Training Instructors Course". This thirty (30) weeks rigorous course is open only to Britain's best army soldiers who want to specialize in the field of physical training. Also, the KSF member Emir Vllasa has completed the "Physical Training Instructor Course of all weapons".