On June 19th, in the town of Vicenza, Italy, the European Gendarmerie Forces (EUOGENDFOR) took place. For the first time in history, the honorary position of EUROGENDFOR commander was taken up by the Military Gendarmerie officer Colonel Paweł Gragek, who assumed duties from Colonel Hansa Vroigh (representative of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee).
Delegations from all EUROGENDFOR associate States attended this solemn event. The Military Gendarmerie was represented by the deputy chief of the Military Gendarmerie by Colonel Edyta Korolczuk along with the delegation.
The appointment of a Polish officer as the commander of EUROGENDFOR is an crucial minute which emphasizes the crucial function of Poland and the presence of the Military Gendarmery in global structures liable for security.
Source: PE