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MKSF Newsletter August, 2018 Dear All, At the beginning of August, we were honored to host in Ministry for the KSF, Chief of National Guard of the United States of America, General Joseph L. Lengyel as well a delegation of the U. S militaries. Col. Jeffry Fischer, on the occasion of ending of assignment of Defense Attaché of the U.S for excellent cooperation and coordination, we awarded medals. Also, I hosted for a farewell meeting Director of Liaison Advisory team of NATO (NALT) for Ministry and the KSF, BG. Ralf Hoffmann decorating him with a medal “Distinguished service “ Commander of the Kosovo Security , LTG. Rrahman Rama attended graduation ceremony of two KSF cadets, Sc.Lt. Kemajl Haliti and Çlirim Morina in Sundhurst of the United Kingdom. Also, LTG. Rrahman Rama hosted for a farewell visit Defense Attaché of Republic of Italy accredited to Republic of Kosovo, Col. Franco Galletti. Whereas , Major General Gëzim Hazrolli, Director of Directorate for Operation in Ministry for Kosovo Security Force as well, BG. Zymer Halimi, Advisor to President of Republic of Kosovo upon invitation of Commander of National Guard of IOWA , Major General Timothy Orr stayed for an official visit in IOWA of the U.S. At environment of barrack “Adem Jashari” of Land Force Command (LFC) of the KSF IN Prishtina ended course of German Language which lasted for five- months provided by the German Embassy in Kosovo. In this course are certified six KSF members. It is conducted traditional humanitarian action for blood donation with a motto,, a blood dot for one life saving”, due to the needs of the National Blood Transfusion Center of Kosovo. The KSF in cooperation with German KFOR are conducting a humanitarian Project for assisting monastery “Arhangjeli” in Prizren. The KSF via Engineering Battalion has responded to this German KFOR request who have donated over 120m³ gravel to the monastery “Arhangjeli” in Prizren for gravel transportation from the , KFOR camp up to the environment of the Prizren monastery. Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, LTG. Rrahman Rama after request of Suhareka Municipal assembly has ordered the KSF Units of Crisis Response Liaison Unit and Engineering Battalion to extend a hand to Institutions and citizens of the Suhareka Municipality in order to cope with situation caused by the latest floods and bring life back to a normality. The action went through two stages. With respect Rrustem BERISHA, Minister of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force 6 members of the KSF were certified in German Language course Wednesday, 1st August 2018. In the barrack “Adem Jashari” environment of Land Force Command (LFC) in Pristina has been completed the German Language Course which lasted for five-months. The course has been provided by the German Embassy in Kosovo. Attended: Land Force Commander (LFC) BG. Enver Cikaqi, Ambassador of Germany to Kosovo , Mr. Christian Heldt, Chief of Cabinet of the Land Force Command , Col. Hasan Hoxha, Logistic Advisor in MKSF, Col. Armin Dausch, official for Transformation and Standardization in MKSF , Col. Haki Hoti, as well officers and other members of the KSF various Units. The ceremony opened by Chief of Staff of Command of Land Forces , Col. Hasan Hoxha, who provided details about this course attended by 6 KSF members for five –months in row. The Germany Ambassador to Kosovo, Mr. Christian Heldt with an occasional speech addressed to attendees, said: “I would like to express my respect for the members who successfully passed the German Language course. This is a very meaningful sign to me which connect Kosovo with Germany’’. Whereas Commander of Land Force Command, (LFC) BG. Enver Cikaqi has thanked the German Ambassador with these words: Thank you Ambassador for you time and participation to this ceremony. Your presence here today shows support that the Kosovo state and specifically the KSF has from the German state but, also from the German Army. At the end of the course are awarded certificates for the best students of the course. Minister Berisha and Commander of the KSF, LTG. Rama awarded with a medal Military Attaché of the U. S, Col. Jeffry Fischer Thursday 2nd August 2018. In Ministry for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) dated 1st August, 2018, organized farewell ceremony for Col. Jeffry Fischer, on the occasion of the end of assignment of the U. S Military Attaché. 2 Minister Berisha has thanked the U. S for their unsaved support via ODC and IOWA National Guard. The Minister highly appreciated all times cooperation among years with Department of Defense of the U. S. Minister Berisha as a sign of honor and appreciation for his work done has awarded a medal “Distinguished Service” to Col. Fischer Also, Commander KSF, LTG. Rrahman Rama has thanked Military Attaché of the U. S Jeffry Fischer for professional commitment while conducting his work in the KSF. Also, Commander of the KSF, LTG. Rama awarded a medal for a, Meritorious Service”, to Col. Fischer. Whereas, Jeffry Fischer thanked Minister Berisha, General Rama and all staff of Ministry and the KSF for the cooperation and opportunity to work and contribute to the KSF. He expressed that he feels very honored and happy to have worked with the KSF. National Center of Blood Transfusion awarded a certificate to the KSF Commander, LTG. Rrahman Rama Friday 3rd August 2018. Today, at Ministry for Kosovo Security Force, a delegation of National Center of Blood Transfusion of Kosovo paid a visit. The delegation headed by Dr. Bukurije Zhubi was hosted by the COMKSF, General Rama and Col. Xhevdet Tahiraj, Director of Department of Medicine of the KSF. In the name of NCBT, Director Bukurije Zhubi awarded a Gratitude to the COMKSF, LTG. Rrahman Rama with a motivation for contribution, promotion and organizing of volunteer blood donation. On this occasion, the COMKSF, General Rama has thanked Personnel of NBTC for gratitude promising to further continue this kind of cooperation and provision of assistance to this center of blood donation. Dr. Bukurije Zhubi said that the KSF is the key donator of blood donation at national level to the national Center of Blood transfusion of the Kosovo and helped and continues to do so, also, in other ways on making blood donation arrangements out of the KSF barracks. 3 Chief of National Bureau Guard visited Ministry for Kosovo Security Force Friday, 3rd August 2018. Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha and Commander for the KSF, LTG. Rrahman Rama, today hosted in a separate meetings in Ministry, Chief of National Bureau Guard of the United States of America, General Joseph L. Lengyel together with a delegation for U. S militaries. In the meeting of Minister Berisha, General Lengyel was talked on excellent relations among the Republic of Kosovo and United States of America in the security and defense area. They expressed high commitment to growth cooperation among two countries in the future. General Lengeyl after expressing his generous readiness, pointed out: We will continue in further increase of friendship among both countries. It`s our strategic priority to be together with you. I want to congratulate you for your readiness for giving contribution topeace.” 4 The KSF for the second time in a year donates blood Weds. 8th August 2018.In Ministry for Kosovo Security Force, today started humanitarian action for blood donation with a motto,, a dot of blood for one life saving”, for the needs of National Center of Blood Transfusion of Kosovo from the KSF members and civilian staff of the MKSF. As always to the action have responded considerable number of them, also this time. Only in two first hours, number of donors reached to 24, which number foresees to be grown based on line of the members who were waiting to go through normal procedures provided by the medical teams. KSF and the German KFOR supports monastery ,,Arhangjeli'' in Prizren Friday 10th August 2018. The KSF in cooperation with German KFOR are carrying out a humanitarian project assisting monastery “Arhangjeli” in Prizren. The KSF via Engineering responded to the German KFOR request who donated a fund of 120m³ gravel to “Arhangjeli” monastery in Prizren for transportation of the gravel from the KFOR barrack to the monastery environment in Prizren. This monastery dates from the 13th century has historical and archeological values to the Kosovo heritage but needs intervention in preservation and maintenance of it. The KSF consistently supported many projects which are to benefit of the KSF and all citizens and religious cultural heritage in the Kosovo. 5 Commander of the KSF took part at graduation of two cadets at The Royal Military Academy in ,, Sandhurst’’ United Kingdom Friday 10th August 2018.Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, LTG. Rrahman Rama took part at graduation ceremony of two cadets of the KSF, two Second Lieutenant Kemajl Haliti and Çlirim Morina. Both the KSF cadets successfully completed 12 months training which was based on in very intensive program with intention preparing of the new officers; to be competent leaders, capable to make fair judgments and conduct duties in professionally manner. Sc.Lt. Kemajl Haliti is a new officer of the KSF from ashkali community who previously completed education at University Study Center of the KSF and was selected for the Royal Military Academy in ,,Sandhurst’’, an equal opportunity for all the KSF members. After returning from the United Kingdom, Sc. Lt. Haliti and Morina will serve in the KSF in the position of the Platoon Commander , First Battalion of the Rapid Reaction Brigade in Gjilan, respectively , second Battalion of the Rapid Reaction in Istok. The Sandhurst Royal Military Academy is rated as one of the most prestigious academies in the world, from which emerged the most successful military leaders from all over the world.