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Change at the largest Bundeswehr base

Change at the largest Bundeswehr base

Gepostet von | 23 Sep 2021 | , , | 0

On Friday, 24 September 2021 at 10 a.m., Rear Admiral Jürgen zur Mühlen (61), Commander Operational Forces and Head of the Naval Command's Operations Division, will hand over command of Operational Flotilla 2 from Flotilla Admiral Ralf Kuchler (51) to his successor, Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz (50). The outgoing commander, Flotilla Admiral Ralf Kuchler, has been commander of Operational Flotilla 2 since June 2018. "Three years as commander of Operational Flotilla 2 lie behind me. Three years in which the crews, staff and ships were put under great strain. In addition to the uninterrupted presence of our frigates and supply units in the Bundeswehr's operations, we managed to put operational training on its own feet...

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45 years in the service of the navy

45 years in the service of the navy

Gepostet von | 22 Sep 2021 | , | 0

On 23 September 2021, the Inspector of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach (56), will hand over the Navy's fleet and support forces from Vice Admiral Rainer Brinkmann (63) to his successor, Rear Admiral Jan Christian Kaack (58). The ceremony will take place at the Mürwik Naval Academy in Flensburg and will traditionally end with a Grand Tattoo for Vice Admiral Brinkmann. "I am grateful for the great trust that the servicemen and women have placed in me," summarises the outgoing Deputy Chief of Naval Operations. During his time in office, there was a far-reaching change in security policy, as a result of which the Bundeswehr's consistent focus on the national defence and security...

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Jürgen Hoffmeister takes over as Head of Marketing and Communications at General Atomics

Jürgen Hoffmeister takes over as Head of Marketing and Communications at General Atomics

Gepostet von | 22 Sep 2021 | , , | 0

Jürgen Hoffmeister has taken over as Head of Marketing and Communications for the General Atomics Europe Group as of 1 September 2021. "I am delighted that we have been able to recruit an internationally experienced and proven communications professional for our group of companies," says Harald Robl, Managing Director of General Atomics Europe. Jürgen Hoffmeister has over 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing, communication and strategy. He acquired his international expertise in leading marketing and communications functions, particularly in the automotive and IT industries, including Continental, Siemens and the Brose Group. For the General Atomics Europe Group, he will be responsible for developing the strategy for global marketing, communications and...

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Sky watcher over the island

Sky watcher over the island

Gepostet von | 20 Sep 2021 | , , , , | 0

General Atomics successfully integrates the MALE RPAS MQ-9B SkyGuardian into civil airspace On 12 September 2021, British aviation history was once again made in the skies above the United Kingdom. From the Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Waddington, the MALE RPAS MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems took off on the first fully integrated, non-separated domestic flight from A to B along the airline structure in the UK. It was a safe flight, integrated with other air traffic and compliant with all NATS requirements. After a few hours of flight time, the remotely piloted SkyGuardian landed safely, on time and on point at RAF Lossiemouth Air Force Base. So...

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Rhineland-Palatinate "Echo" with new commander

Rhineland-Palatinate "Echo" with new commander

Gepostet von | 16 Sep 2021 | , , | 0

Update on 16/09/2021 at 14:00: Change of command at ECHO including the awarding of the Rhineland-Palatinate Medal of Merit to outgoing CO Fkpt. Dr Jansen by the Rhineland-Palatinate Minister of the Interior, Roger Lewentz. He is the first soldier to receive this honour! Message from 14.29.2021: On Thursday, 16 September at 10 a.m., the change of command of the crew F125 "Echo" will take place on the frigate "Rheinland-Pfalz". The commander of the 4th frigate squadron, Kapitän zur See Dirk Jacobus (51), will hand over command from frigate captain Jan Jansen (48) to frigate captain Sascha Huth (42) at the naval base in Kiel. The outgoing commander Frigate Captain Jan Jansen looks back on an exciting...

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