The Tip of the Spear

“I’d like to say thanks to you on behalf of all Allied Chiefs of Defence. We know that you’re very close to the threat. In this battle group, Hungarians, Italians and Croatians serve as one team for a single objective: this is what constitutes NATO’s strength. The message of our Alliance is simple and clear: we will defend every inch of NATO territory” – said Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone while addressing the personnel of the NATO FLF BG.

At the end of his speech, the NATO superior asked the soldiers to convey his thanks to their families for the support without which it would be much harder for them to perform their service with commitment. “We’re proud of you and for the high-level performance that you have given so far” – this was how the admiral concluded his speech.

“You are the role models of high-level professionalism. I’d also like to thank you for your service, not only as the Chief of the HDF Defence Staff but also as a general of the Alliance. The capability the battle group provides forms the backbone of the Alliance. Your are the tip of the spear. Your everyday service is proof that NATO is an action-capable organization indeed, which takes action, reacts and adapts to new challenges if necessary” – emphasized General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of HDF Defence Staff in his speech.

During the visit, the superiors consulted the Senior National Representatives of the battle group, received information about the designated training events of the recent period and the current readiness status of the personnel. In the framework of a static display, they were shown the pool of military equipment and capabilities provided by the contributing nations.