Georgian troops arrive in Northern Afghanistan for new mission
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The Georgian armed forces arrived in northern Afghanistan for beginning new mission, serving as the rapid-reaction force under German command in Mazar-e-Sharif.
A reconnaissance company totaling about 170 soldiers will take part in NATO's new Resolute Support mission, which is set to formally begin on January 1. While the mission will no longer be oriented toward combat, the rapid-reaction forces will be there to protect coalition troops.
It will be significantly smaller and its aim will be to train, advise and assist the Afghan forces.
The Georgian armed forces were greeted by the Colonel John Tatunashvili.
Georgia will have a total of 750 soldiers serving in Resolute Support, remaining the largest non-NATO contributor of troops to Afghanistan.
Georgia has been assisting the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan since 2004.
Georgian solders serving in Afghanistan have been honoured for their contribution to the international peacekeeping mission.
The contribution of a Georgian military brigade to an international peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan is being recognised by international military officials.
The first group of soldiers serving in the Special Mountain Battalion of the Georgian Armed Forces has returned home from Afghanistan without suffering any casualties.
A send-off ceremony for Georgian soldier participating in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan was held at the Gori military base today.
Georgia’s top military official is on an official visit to Afghanistan where he has met NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of US European Command, General Phil Breedlove at Bagram Air Base.
Georgian solders serving in Afghanistan have been honoured for their contribution to the post-International Assistance Security Force (ISAF) peacekeeping mission.
The latest wave of Georgian soldiers have arrived in Afghanistan to take part in an international peacekeeping mission alongside soldiers from all around the globe.
Georgian soldiers are officially engaged in the Resolute Support (RS) mission in Afghanistan.
A report about Georgia’s international military role stated Georgian soldiers "can be assigned any mission, including direct combat,” indicating the highest level of military readiness of Georgian servicemen.
Two Georgian soldiers currently protecting international peace in Afghanistan have received awards for their exemplary service at Bagram Air Base in the war-torn country.