Joint Task Force-East

EUCOM CSM visits Romania

By Sgt. Aimee Millham
JTF-East Public Affairs

MK AIRFIELD ADMINISTRATION CENTER, Romania -- U. S. European Command’s senior enlisted leader visited Romanian and American troops at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airfield Administration Center June 19.

Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Farley came to observe the continued progress of Joint Task Force – East and to honor his commitment to support the Romanian Army’s enlisted professional development.

“I’ve seen a lot of improvements,” Farley said. “These changes will set the conditions for bilateral relations between Romania and the U.S.”

The Romanian military is undergoing a transformation that involves a recent change from conscripted to voluntary enlistment and includes the empowerment of noncommissioned officers. Farley was able to witness this transformation firsthand when he visited several Romanian units during his trip here.

“They are making great progress under this great new structure,” Farley said.

Farley also visited Navy Seabees, Air Force firefighters, and Army aviators and medics while here, and he was impressed by what he saw.

“We’re off to a great start. I saw good Soldiers who seemed very happy here,” Farley said. “It’s a great opportunity to work side-by-side our Romanian counterparts in a nonrestrictive environment.”

This visit marks Farley’s fourth visit to Romania during his time at EUCOM.

For more information regarding JTF-E please contact the Public Affairs Office, 0241 608 079, DSN 770-8079, cpicjtf-east@eur.army.mil.

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