On June 9 rotational U.S. Army battalions in Lithuania will hold a casing and uncasing of colors ceremony at the General Silvestras Žukauskas Taining Area at Pabradė.
The overtaking rotation is formed by the 1s t Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army (1-66).
The new battalion takes over from the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army which has been deployed in Lithuania with equipment since last autumn.
As a result of the changed security situation, the 3-66 rotation was extended and strengthened with additional force in February.
Media opportunity
Media representatives are invited to cover the rotation changeover ceremony and avail of interview opportunities with Chief of Defence Lt Gen Valdemaras Rupšys, U.S. Ambassador HE Robert S. Gilchrist, Vice Minister of National Defence Vilius Semeška, Commander of the 1-66 U.S. rotational battalion Lt Col Greg Lockhart and Commander of the 3-66 battalion Lt Col Paul Godson.
The event will take place on June 9 at 10.00 a.m., General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area, Pabradė.
To attend, please register until 7.00 p.m. of June 8 at [email protected], please indicate you full name, represented media organisations and contacts.
Freelance journalists and foreign media will be asked to present media pass and accreditation conferred by the Ministry of National Defence.
