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KSF CREDIBLE REPRESENTATIVE AND READY! KSF CREDIBLE REPRESENTATIVE AND READY! Prishtina, 27th November 2018 Year VII • No. 74 • Festive edition • Ministry for Kosovo Security Force

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KSF CREDIBLE REPRESENTATIVE

AND READY!

KSF CREDIBLE REPRESENTATIVE

AND READY!

Prishtina, 27th November 2018

Year VII • No. 74 • Festive edition • Ministry for Kosovo Security Force

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2 OPEN DAY

Year VII • No. 74 • Festive edition • Ministry for Kosovo Security Force

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I’m delighted to state that this year saw very impressive developments for KSF which enabled the Force for a successful transition. Parallel to retaining and advancing current mission- related capabilities, in support of civil authorities respectively communities, we as MKSF and KSF have intensified our coopera-tion at regional level with our strategic partners and NATO decision making centers. Through informing visits and meetings, we have managed to obtain sup-port and confirmation pertaining the Kosovo’s right on KSF transition. We have pledged that this process will be gradual, transparent, all inclusive and in com-pliance with laws and constitution of this country. We also ensured our partners that KSF mandate will con-tinue preserving its professional feature, with protec-tion mission, and be represented by all ethnicities in Kosovo. Also pledged that this region will have an ex-tra allied force, interoperable, in preserving peace and steady stability in region and beyond. The transition is due to the professional steady development of Kosovo Security Force that makes it capable to undertake new defense responsibilities.

Massive gratitude goes for International Mil-itary Presence stationed here, especially to the NATO advising and liaison team ( NALT), putting their day to day efforts throughout this process. No doubt that

USA is our main impetus for mowing forward towards creation of Kosovo’s defense capabilities, as final step in wrapping up the statehood of Kosovo. This state component will make Kosovo a safe environment for all its citizens. So special gratitude for USA which will be a forever partner in defense and inter-state re-lations. KSF great achievements in accomplishing its mission, good results from bilateral cooperation with friendly and partner countries in defense and security field, great achievements in education and staff prepa-ration, success in joint exercises with regional and NATO countries, made KSF an institution unanimous-ly supported by domestic political spectrum. This was proved when absolute majority of members of Koso-vo’s assembly voted for first reading of legal base for KSF transition and new mandate. This year will see us dealing with objectives, vital for building the defense and security system such as the relations with NATO, integration into regional and euro Atlantic security ini-tiatives. Officers, NCO, privates, civil staff, hard work and huge commitment by all are to be extolled for the high trust KSF has among citizens. Once again i thank each and every one of you for your commitment in KSF success, and congratulation the Force’s day.

Rrustem Berisha, Minister for Kosovo Security Force

Year of impressive developmentsfor KSF and Kosovo

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Today, reflecting in the achievements of the Kosovo Security Force, I feel privileged and honored to command and direct the best girls and boys of this country. Reliability, Inclusiveness, Readiness characterizes the year which will remain in the new history of Kosovo due to the fact of mission changing of the Kosovo Security Force in building of the new capabilities for territorial integrity defense gradually.

Initially, reliability of the Force consists of the spirit of team and professional education of the new generations. The education and exercise at home and abroad have increased interoperability with our partners, at the same time have built trust between the KSF and partners. The KSF used to be, and still remains committed to support civil authorities and assist citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, regardless. The reliability is increased due to our commitment in real operations and hard work of the Demining teams, search and rescue, chemical protection, Engineering and Medical. Without forgetting the RRB who made us feel proud in all its collective activities at home and abroad. All that enterprise of the devoted people and with a high character is making bridges of confidence and is placing foundation of our strategic orientation towards NATO integration.

During this year, our vision aimed building of an inclusive organisation where diversity is a value.

Those values which make treat people equally and give hope for a better future. But, this progress, value and commitment of the KSF is impeding different establishments (authorities) out of the country. Pressure and forms of the last century used over our Serbian community during this year are the ugliest forms and against any democratic principle. The KSF is the Institution managed and operated on the basis of the highest values and principles where citizens are treated in the same way where the future is a hope and the human dignity is a principle.

No doubt that the KSF is the Institution with highest scale of readiness at country level and will continue to be like this. Overseas deployments , field exercise “Eagle 6”, were the activities with high intensity and readiness for operating , increasing interoperability and contributing in peace and security in region and wider. TRADOC has played a key role in professional upgrading of the KSF members proving of having capabilities and modern infrastructure for realisation of the institutional trainings. Despite, transition process, we assure that we will be in full readiness for giving our support and expertise in benefit of the country and citizens.

Dear soldiers, NCOs and officers, my focus and efforts, during this year have been oriented in creation of the transition conditions. It was a year with an extraordinary intensity, in national and international coordination level in order to have made our efforts synchronized for the mission changing of the KSF. Therefore, I only have represented your professional voice which has made feel proud all Kosovo`s citizens about your successes.

Wishing you the feast, I congratulate you for the new duties and responsibilities. This give us motivation and hope for having a better future. The Kosovo Security Force continues to be a model for all the country’s institutions, as well as a model for all military institutions in the region and beyond.

At the same time, on your behalf I want to publicly say thank you to our friends, U. S , NALT/NATO and other countries which have helped us, advised and supported in our path. Our future is in partnership and full confidence with NATO member countries, KFOR and in particular with our interstate partnership, the IOWA National Guard.

Wishing you all the best to You and Your families. LTG Rrahman Rama

Year of big changes for KSF

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In a session of Government of Republic of Kosovo with unanimous vote of the Government Cabinet are approved the three basic laws on the KSF transformation with a mission and additional duties: Law on Force, Law on Force Service and Law on the Ministry of Defense.

At the meeting of the Government of the country, Minister of the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha, presented an exposition with reasoning on the process and approval of the Law on transformation of the Kosovo Security Force, which was approved

by the government cabinet of the Republic of Kosovo.

Subsequently is given the full expose of Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha presented in the Government of Republic of Kosovo dated: 13 Sept 2018.

Following the review of the Minister of the Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) Rrustem Berisha, on three draft laws for the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force / Kosovo Security Force, the deputies of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo voted in first reading: the Draft Law on the Ministry of Defense, the Draft Law on the Kosovo Security Force and the Draft Law for service in the Kosovo Security Force. Exhibits of the Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha, before the deputies of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, for all three draft laws.

Draft-law on transformation of MKSF /KSF unanimously are approved in government of Republic of Kosovo

Members of parliament of the Republic of Kosovo voted for first reading of three MKSF/KSF draft laws

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President of Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaqi promoted and appointed the KSF Generals

The President of Republic of Kosovo ,Hashim Thaqi in the position of the Supreme Comamnder and having the constitutional competencies in coordination with Minsiter and COMKSF in presence of Minister for Kosovo Security Force , Mr.Rrustem Berisha and COMKSF, LT. Gen. Rrahman Rama, has promoted and appointed the KSF Generals. Today, President Hashim Thaqi promoted; BG.Bashkim Jasharin to Major General also, promoted BG. Zymer Halimi to Major General. Brigadier General Gëzim Hazrolli was promoted to Major General and was appointed Director of Operations Directorate in MKSF. Today, President Thaqi appointed, BG.Enver Cikaqin to Comamnder of Land Force Command of the KSF.Col.Irfete Spahiu promoted to Brigadier General Rank, also appointed her as Commander of Training and Doctrine Command.

Col. Naim Hazirin is promoted to Brigadier General and appointed to Operational Support Brigade Comamnder. Col. Xhevahir Geci is promoted to BG and appointed as Dep/Comamnder of Land Force Comamnd.Col.Fadil Hadergjonajn promoted to BG and appiointed as Commander of RRB pf th KSF.Col. Skender Zhitia is promoted

to BG. And appointed as Chief of Staff of Deopartment of Personnel in MKSF. The promotion of Col.Irfete Spahiut to the rank of the BG. marks the first female in the KSF history to hold the rank of General .Irfete Spahiu since today is the first Officer of the KSF to hold the General rank.

KSF minister hosted the Montenegro’s defense minister

The Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha hosted an official visit in MKSF, the Minister of Defense of Mon-tenegro, Predrag Boskovic. The Minister of Defense of Montene-gro, Boskovic was received with high honors from the Ceremoni-al Platoon and the musical band of the KSF. Minister Berisha and Minister Boskovic first held a head-to-head meeting to continue later with a joint meeting of the two delegations.

Minister Berisha, after wel-coming Minister Boskovic, also recognized him with the overall

achievements of the KSF, the pro-fessional upgrading and KSF tran-sition process. During the meet-ing, the two ministers also talked about the cooperation, good bi-

lateral relations, continuation of cooperation in the future and mu-tual support based on the memo-randum of cooperation between the two ministries.

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Minister of KSF, Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Macedonia, Mrs. Radmila

Shekerinska

With official ceremony, Minis-ter of Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted for a visit the Minister of Defense of the Re-public of Macedonia, Mrs. Radmilla Shekerinska-Jankovska.

Firstly two Ministers hold a tete a tete meeting afterwards a joint meeting of both delegations where

was talked for good bilateral rela-tions, concrete activities as well to keep having relations in the future.

On this occasion, Minister Ber-isha thanked Minister Shekerinska on good and concrete cooperation with Ministry that she leads for readiness of cooperation extension and exchanges in other training,

education and field exercises. Minister Berisha affirmed the

aspiration of the Republic of Koso-vo for membership to NATO and integration in the European Union thus emphasiszing that our priority is having good relations with NATO member countries and those who aspire membership to NATO.

Minister of KSF hosted for a visit Minister of Defense of France, Mrs. Genevieve Darrieussecq

The Minister for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted in official visit, with a military ceremony, the Minister of Defense, Mrs. Genevieve Darrieussecq.

Minister Berisha together with Minister of France, Mrs.Darrieussecq headed joint meeting of both delegation where it was talked about mutual cooperation between Kosovo and France , MKSF and Ministry of Defense as well developments in the security area in Kosovo , region and wider.

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Minister of Kosovo Security Force Rrustem Berisha hosted by the Minister of Defense of Republic of Macedonia Mrs. Radmilla Shekerinska on November 2 in Skopje. Both minister, in this meeting discussed about developments in Kosovo and Macedonia, security situation, mutual cooperation in security and defense field and steps to be taken by both sides for speedy and better integration in euro Atlantic mechanisms. They also talked about possible fields of cooperation such as defense and security realms. While in Skopje, minister Berisha met also with speaker of Macedonia parliament Mr. Talat Xhaferi

Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha, invited by the Minister of Defense

of Croatia, Damir Krsticevic, was on official visit to Zagreb. Min-ister Berisha and

Minister Krstićevic talked about the current security situation in both countries, the region and be-yond, as well as the excellent rela-tions between the two countries and the two ministries.

Minister Berisha informed Mr Krsticevic also with current devel-opments in the country, as well

as with the transition process of the KSF. While the minister of Cro-atia re-confirmed

Croatia’s readiness for compre-hensive support to Kosovo.

Minister Rrustem Berisha visits Ministry of Defense of Macedonia

Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted with high military honor in the Croatia Ministry of Defense

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KSF minister Rrustem Berisha, while on visit in Albania was hosted separately by president

Ilir Meta and minister of defense Olta Xhaçka. Minister Berisha with president Meta discussed about Kosovo-Albania relations, situation in the region and beyond, and the role of Albania as NATO member

and provider of peace stability and supporter of democratic countries, about possibility of Albanian state to support the Republic of Kosovo and building its security and de-fense capabilities as well as support-ing KOSOVO in its path towards integration in into international se-curity initiatives and organizations.

While on visit in Tirana, Minister Rrustem Berisha met with also with Albanian minister of Defense Mrs. Olta Xhacka, and talked about ex-cellent cooperation between Koso-vo and Albania and about mutual cooperation between KSF and Min-istry of Defense of Republic of Al-bania.

Minister Berisha hosted by president Ilir Meta and Minister Olta Xhaçka

Visit of Assistant to Defense Secretary of USA, Mr. Robert S. Karem in MKSF

Minister Berisha thanked the USA for the overall assistance giv-en to the KSF as well Personnel engagement and for very intensive and overall cooperation. This coop-eration reaches the top especially the KSF cooperation having with IOWA`s National Guard. Minis-ter Berisha spoke about the high standard that KSF has, professional preparation and many engagements in carrying out duties with dedica-tion based on the current mission.

After 19 years of liberation, and 10 years of independence, as well as after the derived recommendations

of SSSR, the citizens and institu-tions of the country are waiting the conclusion of transition process of KSF into KAF.

Commander of the KSF, LTG.Rrahman Rama, on his side men-tioned that the KSF is a profes-sional Force with western concept and basis on American doctrine and concept. High achievements in international cooperation field, in particular with countries that we have signed bilateral agree-ments. He emphasized also the high percentage of representatioin of non-majority communities in KSF.

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KSF commander hosted the German Chief of Defense

The Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama, hosted today in the ministry the military chief of defense of the Federal Republic of Germany General Eberhard Zorn. General Rama and General Zorn together with their delegations held a joint meeting where they

discussed the excellent relations between Germany and Kosovo, namely the Ministry of KSF and the KSF with the Ministry of Defense and the German Armed Forces. On this occasion, the commander of the KSF, thanking the German De-fense Chief for the contribution of Germany within KFOR, as a NATO

member state, said that the Min-istry for KSF and KSF, within the framework of bilateral cooperation agreement, have very good rela-tions with the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Germany and that these relations will contin-ue in the future, said General Rama.

LTG. Salvatore Farina hosted with military ceremony in the KSF

Commander of Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama at the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force, hosted the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Italy, Lieutenant General Salvatore Farina with military ceremony. Minister Rrustem Berisha, General Rama, Deputy Ministers Burim Ramadani, Agim Çeku, Secretary General Shkelzen Sylaj and senior staff of MKSF / KSF held a joint meeting with the Italian delegation of the Armed Forces, except the head of the delegation, General

Farina were also the commander of KFOR, Major General Salvatore

Cuoci and the Italian Ambassador in Kosovo, Piero Cristoforo Sardi.

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Minister of KSF hosted Mr. John Manza, Dep/Assistant of General Secretary to NATO related to operational affairs

Minister of KSF, Rrustem Berisha together with the KSF Commander, Lt. Gen. Rrahman Rama, accompanied by officials and senior of the Ministry and

the KSF hosted a senior delegation of NATO headed by Mr. John Manza, Dep/Minister of General Secretary of NATO who was accompanied to the meeting, also by the Dep/Director of NALT, Mr.Mark Theobald. Minister Berisha has highly appreciated so far cooperation with NATO and has thank for given contribution of NALT in MKSF and the KSF as well good cooperation with KFOR. He mentioned good cooperation with neighboring countries particular with those who have signed bilateral cooperation.Commander of KSF, Rrahman Rama on his speech informed the senior delegation from Brussels with the KSF activities; cadets successes in different countries of the world; the KSF successes in the operational areas; training level with NATO standard; the KSF participation to trainings and international field exercises; preparation for the April Conference “KSF and Partners”; preparation for conducting of the FTX “Eagle -6”, where will be participating 12 partner countries of Kosovo.

Minister of KSF, Rrustem Berisha hosted in official visit Minister of Defense of Ireland, Mr. Paul Kehoe

The Minister of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF), Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted Minister of Defense of Ireland, Mr. Paul Ke-hoe. In to the joint meeting among both delegations, Minister Berisha together with Minister of Republic of Ireland, Mr. Kehoe talked about mutual cooperation among Kosovo and Republic of Ireland, MKSF and Ministry of Defense of Ireland as well on developments in the securi-ty area in Kosovo, region and wider.

Minister Rrustem Berisha has thanked Minister of Rep. of Ireland, Mr. Paul Kehoe for so far coop-eration by informing with overall developments in Ministry and the Kosovo Security Force.

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Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr.Rrustem Berisha was hosted by the State Secretary at Ministry of Armies of France,

Mrs. Geneviève DarrieussecThe Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrust-

em Berisha was hosted in Paris by the State Secretary at Ministry of Armies of France, Ms. Geneviève Dar-rieussecq.

In a friendly meeting were mentioned excellent re-lations among both countries and talked about bilateral cooperation in the defense and security area. Minister Berisha informed French Minister on achievements and objectives of the KSF. Ms. Darrieussecq congrat-ulated Minister on successes specifically in integration of non-majority community. France is an important partner of Kosovo and visit of Minister Berisha is done in the eve of the 10th Anniversary of Kosovo`s inde-pendence to Express gratitude to France for its contri-bution in the Kosovars path.

Minister and Commander of the KSF hosted Commander of IOWA`s National Guard, Major General Timothy Orr

The Minister of KSF , Rrustem Berisha today , host-ed Commander of IOWA`s National Guard , MG. Tim-othy Orr, who was accompanied by a broad delegation of civil and military staff from IOWA and Col. Jeffrey H. Fisher, Defense Attaché at U. S Embassy in Pristine.

Minister Berisha, on this occasion highly appreci-ated the extensive cooperation in frame of the existing partnership between MKSF and the IOWA`s National Guard mentioning the archived KSF successes belong, also to you and of having a good cooperation with you. Minister Berisha emphasized the fact that KSF contin-ues to be the most trusted security institution in the

country, this credibility now has a positive trend for the Serb citizens of the north, has presented the result and success of the KSF in the integration of minority com-munities, in particular of the Serb community from the north of Kosovo. Also the commander of the Iowa Na-tional Guard, Major General Timothy Orr had a sep-arate meeting with the commander of the KSF, Lieu-tenant General Rrahman Rama, where was discussed about developments in the KSF, the preparation of the plans for transformation and the current challenges that this process has been having.

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Minister Berisha and Ambassador Ruairi O’Connell signed the amendment to continue cooperation

The Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha, and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Mr. Ruairi O’Connel signed today in the premises of MKSF the amendment of the Bilateral Co-operation Agreement between the Ministry for KSF and the Ministry of KSF United Kingdom Defense, signed in 2009. Initially, at the joint meeting of PM Berisha and Ambassador O’Connel, talks were held on the very good relations between the two countries, with special emphasis on the excellent relations in the field of defense and security and the readiness of both parties that these relationships will rise to an even higher level in the future.

Memorandum of Cooperation between MKSF and Ministry of Defense of Italy signed

The Minister of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha and Minister of Defense of Italy, Mrs. Elisabetta Trena, at the environment of the Repub-lic of Kosovo s Government signed off Memorandum of Cooperation between Ministry for Kosovo Security Force and Ministry of Defense of Republic of Italy.

Attended Prime Minister of Republic of Kosovo Ra-mush Haradinaj, Minister of MKSF, Rrustem Berisha,

Commander of the KSF, LTG. Rraham Rama, Minister of Defense of Rep. of Italy, Elisabetta Trena and Ambas-sador of Italy in Kosovo, Piero Cristoforo Sardi.

Memorandum of Cooperation between Ministry of KSF and Ministry of Defense of Italy foresees mutual cooperation in the training area, education, experience exchanges towards Euro-Atlantic integration path etc.

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President Hashim Thaçi awarded deputy minister Agim Çekun with presidential medal

President of Republic of Kosovo Hashim Thaqi on February 22 awarded with presidential medal MKSF deputy minister Agim Ceku, ex-chief of staff of Kosovo Liberation Army on the tenth anniversary of Declaration of Independence. Award was given based

on the contribution for the freedom and independence of Kosovo. Presidential medal for the tenth anniversary of Independence is given to individuals for their contribution in independence of this country.

Presidenti Hashim Thaçi dekoron gjenerallejtënant Rrahman Ramën me medaljen presidenciale

President Hashim Thaçi decorated Lt. Gen Rrahman Rama with Presidential Medal

Presidenti i Republikës së Kosovës, Hashim Thaçi, ka dekoruar me Medaljen Presidenciale komandantin e Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës (FSK), gjenerallejtënantët Rrahman Ramën, me rastin e shënimit të 10- vjetorit të Pavarësisë së Kosovës.

Dekorimi është bërë me motivacionin për kontributin e dhënë për lirinë dhe Pavarësinë e Kosovës.

Medalja Presidenciale në 10-vjetorin e Pavarësisë u jepet personave që kanë dhënë kontribut për lirinë dhe pavarësinë e vendit.

The President of Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, yesterday decorated Commander for Kosovo Security Force (KSF), Lt.Gen. Rrahman Rama with presidential Medal on the occasion of marking tenth anniversary of Kosovo`s Independence. This decoration was made upon given contribution for freedom and indepen-dence of Kosovo. The Presidential medal on the tenth anniversary of the Independence is given to people who gave contribution for freedom and independence of Kosovo.

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Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha, in Halifax had a meeting with the US Senator, a member of the Senate Commit-tee for Armed Forces, Ms. Jeanne Shaheen. In the meeting, Minister Berisha and KSF commander, Lieu-tenant General Rrahman Rama, have expressed their concern to Senator Shaheen regarding the in-timidating campaign coming from outside directed to e Serb commu-nity who are discouraged to serve in the Kosovo Security Force.

Meetings of KSF minister Rrustem Berisha in Halifax conference

Meeting between KSF minister and commander with deputy secretary general of NATO Mrs. Rose Gottemoeller

KSF minister Rrustem Berisha meets with Canadian minister of defense Harjit Sajjan

Minister Rrustem Berisha meets American senator Jeanne Shaheen

KSF minister, Rrustem Berisha, while attending in-ternational security forum in Halifax, met with his Ca-nadian counterpart HARJIT Sajjan, and briefed him on KSF transition and achievements of this force. Minister Berisha ensured his counterpart that KSF will remain professional, multiethnic and all inclusive force serving all its citizens and committed for regional peace and stability.

On the margins of internation-al security forum in Halifax, KSF

minister Rrustem Berisha and KSF Commander LT general Rrahman

Rama had a joint meeting with NATO deputy secretary general Mrs. Rose Gottemoellr. They in-formed deputy secretary about the KSF transition, and ensured her that KSF will continue to be com-mitted, all inclusive and profession-al in line with NATO standards. Minister Berisha and Commander Rama informed NATO second in charge about current challenges KSF is grappling with, especially about destructive approach Serbia is nurturing to discourage Serbs to join KSF.

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Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, LTG. Rrahman Rama was for a visit in U.S

NATO special operation commander visited KSF civil protection regiment

The Commander of KSF , LTG.Rrahman Rama, accompanied by ambassador of Republic of Kosovo,

Vlora Çitaku, Military Attaché in U. S, Col.Ilir Qeriqi, U.S Military Attaché of the U. S in Pristina Col.

Jeffrey H. Fisher as well IOWA Na-tional Guard, MG. Timothy Orr on 17th May 2018 took part at cere-mony of 25th Anniversary of State partnership program of National Guard of IOWA where he was re-ceived by G. Joseph L. Lengyel, Commander of National Bureau at War College, National Defense University, Ft McNair, Washington DC. General Rama thanked Gen-eral Lengyel for outstanding part-nership. He mentioned his last visit in Kosovo of over 100 citizens of IOWA from a lot of sections such as: education, agriculture, small business, sport, army and security. Especially thanks were expressed for the contribution given to the field exercise “Shqiponja 6”. In frame of this visit, General Rama met with senior officials of the State Department, Mr. Matt Palmer and Assistant to Secretary of Defense, MS. Laura Copper where was dis-cussed on the latest developments of the KSF , security challenges in the region and the KSF transforma-tion process into the KAF.

Rear admiral Colin J. Kilrain, NATO special oper-ation commander accompanied by Kosovo secuirty

force commander Rrahman Rama watced closely the KSF “first diving level’ training in Batllava Lake.

For the high delegation, a presentation material about the training was presented by the Director of the KSF Training and Rescue Training Center (QTKSH) John Doone and Chief of HRC, Captain Besnik Hasani, who talked about the importance of this train-ing, which was carried out in three locations, Pomozo-tin (theoretical part), Banjë of Malisheva and Batllavë (practical part of training). Head of the instructors, Captain Valdrin Kelmendi, told about the progress of the training that was accomplished in order to increase the number of divers within the KSF. In this intensive training took part all units of the KSF.

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17OPEN DAY

“Adriatic Charter A-5” directors meeting

Minister Rrustem Berisha took part in the defense ministers’ conference USA-ADRIATIC CHARTER in Montenegro

Meeting of Directors of the Directorates of Policies and Ministerial Defense Plans - Adriatic Charter A-5 was held. Mr. Faruk Geci, director of the Directorate of Policies and Plans of the Ministry of Kosovo Security Force, participated in this meeting. The meeting took place in Podgorica under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense

of Montenegro. The meeting focused on regional stability, while discussions were about the action plan for this year. Director Faruk Geci, considered the participation of the representative of the Directorate of Policies and Plans of the Ministry for the KSF as very important, for the fact that the request for Kosovo membership into Adriatic charter, by all members but Bosnia and

Hercegovina became known. He said that it is our goal that during the presidency of Montenegro to find common consensus for Kosovo’s membership in A-5. In this meeting was also signed a bilateral cooperation plan between the two directorates of policies and plans of MKSF and the Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, by Faruk Geci and Ivica Ivanovic.

MKSF minister, Rrustem Ber-isha, upon invitation by minis-ter of defense of Montenegro Mr. Predrag Boshkoviq, took place in the conference of defense minis-ters USA-ADRIATIC CHARTER A-5 that took place in Budva. Part of this conference was also the US deputy assistant of secretary of de-fense Laura Cooper, KSF minister Mr. Berisha, Minister of BAH, Ma-rina Pendes, minister of Croatia, Damir Krstiqeviq, of Macedonia Radmilla Shekerinska, Minister of Albania Olta Xhaçka, state secre-tary of MoD of Slovenia Millosh Bi-zjak, as well as secretary of state of Serbia MoD Aleksandar Zhivkoviq. Prime minister of Montenegro gov-ernment Dushko Markoviq opened

the conference, whereas, the Minis-ter of Defense,

Boskovic, said: „USA ADRI-ATIC CHARTER“ is an important forum to promote euro Atlantic as-pirations of south eastern Europe and solid instrument to strength-en regional cooperation in defense field. US Assistant Secretary of De-

fense Laura Cooper spoke about the importance and role of the Adriatic Charter in strengthening mutual understanding and confidence in the countries of the region. Participants confirmed their determination to contribute to regional security and stability through strengthening good neighborly relations.

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In the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force, has started the two- days “KSF and Partners” conference in which are attending ambassadors and military attaches of partner countries. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo Ramush Haradinaj expressed

gratitude to international friends: “We are indebted to be a partner with you, because you helped us in critical times and enabled us to be here today. On his side Minister of KSF, Rrustem Berisha on his opening remark, of the Conference proceeding primarily thanked all

partners for all the KSF partners, constantly contribution and support towards achieving of objective for the Ministry for Kosovo Security Force. Commander of Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama said: “Without your support, Kosovo Security Force would not be here where it is today. In our organization we cultivate three principles, of leadership, relationship, and friendship. “ During the first session of the conference spoke KFOR Commander Major General Salvatore Cuoci, Director of NALT, Brigadier General Ralf Hoffmann, Ambassador of the United States of America, UK, Germany, Turkey and Croatia.

In the KSF Ministry took place the eight Conference, KSF and Partners’’

Minister Rrustem Berisha attends Conference of Ministers of Defense “U. S – Adriatic Charter -A5” in Croatia

The Minister for Kosovo Secu- rity Force (MKSF) ,Rrustem Ber-

isha,upon invitation of Minister of Defense of Republic of Croatia, Mr. Damir Krstiçeviq, attended pro-ceedings of the special conference “U. S – Adriatic Charter A-5”, which is taking place in Zagreb, Croatia.

In this conference attended De-fense secretary of the U.S James Mattis, Ministers of Defense of Cro-atia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Purpose of this conference, U.S- Adriatic Charter A5” is regional integration with impacts from out-side actors and sharing of respon-sibilities and burden. The Kosovo delegation, on this occasion, in-formed US Secretary of Defense James Mattis and all the ministers of defense of the region about KSF achievements, capabilities building and advancement in the profession-al aspect.

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In the environment of the Kosovo`s Government dated 15th May under auspices of Prime Minister of Kosovo was held the conference ,,Kosovo safe and secured”. “Kosovo has managed to reach level of development , completed needed reasoning to make the KSF transformation into Kosovo`s Army and decide on the way ahead ”, this is how the Prime Minister was declared in the Presentation meeting of achievements and plans for the overall security with special emphasizing to the KSF, meeting with ambassadors accredited in Kosovo. The meeting was headed by Dep/ Minister of the KSF,Burim Ramadani, whereas Col. Jeton Dreshaj, Military Advisor to the

COMKSF gave clarifications on the overall achievements of the KSF. On behalf of the President of Rep. of Kosovo Hashim Thaçit, spoke Mr. Blerim Shala. Attended accredited Ambassadors in Kosovo, Minister

of KSF, Rrustem Berisha, COMKSF, and LTG. Rrahman Rama, NALT Director, General Ralf Hoffmann and other representatives of the Security Institution in the country.

The KSF presented achievements and challenges in conference ,,Kosova safe and secured”

Delegation of MKSF/KSF during official visit in the United States of America has conducted bilateral meeting concerning promotion of the U. S – Kosova relations in the security and defense area. Dep/Minister, Burim Ramadani and

Dep/Assistant to the U. S Defense Secretary, Laura Cooper co-head-ed meeting of the working group for security and defense policies, U. S – Kosova. At the meeting were discussed and set strategic orientations in the field of security and defense in bi-

lateral relations between Kosovo and the United States. Also, there were discussed detailed issues on joint engagements in f the American support for the future Min-istry of Defense with special emphasizes on the KSF in the new mandate and mili-tary –defense duties.

In Pentagon and Washington D.C are met working group for Security Policies USA-Kosovo

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Kosovo and Italy expand security and defense cooperation

The Deputy Minister for the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) Burim Ramadan and KSF Commander Lt.

Gen. Rahman Rama stayed for a two day visit to Rome.

The MKSF delegation was host-

ed by the high level of the Italian Government and the Armed Forces of Italy. At the meeting of Deputy Minister Ramadan and Command-er Rama with the Italian Deputy Defense Minister, Raffaele Volpi discussed the Kosovo’s objectives for NATO membership, deepen-ing bilateral cooperation with Italy, KSF achievements, a comprehen-sive plan for KSF transformation into the military, as well as the will of Kosovo to send troops of the KSF to assist peoples in various areas of crisis around the world.

A high KSF delegation visited government of Germany

The Deputy Minister for the Kosovo Security Force, Burim Ra-madani, Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Rahman Rama and Colonel Jeton Dreshaj, as of 16.07.2018, are staying for an offi-cial visit to the Federal Government of Germany.

Deputy Minister Ramadani and

KSF Commander General Rama during the visit to the Government of Germany held joint meetings where they talked about develop-ments and overall achievements of the KSF, the advancement and deepening of cooperation between the two countries, as well as plans for advancement and cooperation in the

future.During joint meetings, senior of-

ficials of the German Government have confirmed the support for the KSF and Kosovo, supporting the de-velopment of professional capacities of Kosovo’s security institutions in or-der to deepen cooperation with Ger-many and NATO in this regard.

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A high KSF delegation visits France Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Deputy Minister of Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) Mr. Burim Ramadan, KSF commander L t general Rahman Rama and senior officer colonel Jeton Dreshaj are on the visit in the Republic of France. MKSF delegation, accompanied by the ambassador of republic of Koso-vo in Paris Mr. Qwndrim Gashi were hosted by Mr. Thomas Bertin, director for western Balkan at min-istry of foreign affairs in France. In meetings held by the KSF dele-gation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry of Defense, were discussed KSF achievements, bilateral co-opera-tion and advancement of relations between the two ministries.

Secretary General at “NATO annual conference ’’

Secretary General of the Minis-try for the Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) Shkelzen Sylaj participat-ed in the NATO Anual Defense Conferencing for Building Integri-ty, held at NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy, with organization NATO and support from Norway (Norwegian Center for Building In-tegrity in the Defense Sector). The main speech during the proceed-ings of this conference was held by the Secretary General of MKSF, Shkelzen Sylaj, who announces the participants with the achievements of MKSF in increasing the integri-ty. He also offered the professional capacities of the Ministry of KSF in support of states that are in the pro-cess of drafting the integrity plan in their institutions.

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Commander of Kosovo Security Force(KSF) LT General Rrahman Rama, from 19-21.2018 is taking part at Annual Conference orga-nized by American Military for Europe, taking place in Garnish

in Germany.The aim of this conference

is to enhance cooperation with-in the interstate Partnership Pro-gram.

Cooperation between Koso-

vo, namely the KSF and the Iowa National Guard (Iowa) is the best model that shows how in a short period progress can be made at all levels of professional development of a force.

General Secretary, Mr. Shkëlzen Sylaj stayed for a visit in United Kingdom

KSF Commander LT General Rrahman Rama is taking part in Annual American military conference for Europe

A delegation of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force (MKSF) headed by the General Secretary, Mr. Shkëlzen Sylaj upon invitation of Minister of Armed Forces of the United Kindgom, Mr.Mark Lancaster visited the UK and Northern Ireland.

The General Secretary of MKSF, Mr. Sylaj primarily met Minister of Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster, then Chief of Europian Policy, Mrs.Paula Hothersall as well with Director of International Security Policies, Mr.Nick Gurr.

The General Secretary, Shkëlzen Sylaj informed Minister Lancaster with developments of the Kosovo Security Forces and the security situation of Republic of Kosovo.

Also, in a meeting was expressed the readiness by both parties for deepening of cooperation among

the MKSF and the MoD of United Kingdom.

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The KSF parade on 10th Anniversary of marking the Kosovo`s Independence

In the tenth Anniversary of dec-laration of the Independence of Re-public of Kosovo in the boulevard “Zahir Pajaziti” in Pristina held a major manifestation where drilled Units of the Kosovo Security Force and Kosovo Police have paraded.

Attended at the stand: Minister of the KSF, Mr. Rrustem Berisha, COMKSF, and LTG. Rrahman Rama, IOWA`s National Guard, Gen. Timothy Orr and Senior Of-ficer of the Ministry and the KSF. The manifestation began with the

intonation of state Hymn of Kosovo by the the KSF wind orcherstra, fol-lowed by the COMKSF LTG Rrah-man Rama reporting to the pres-ident Thaçi, on Kosovo Security Force readiness for parade.

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In the KSF barrack ,,Adem Jashari” in Pristina was held ceremony of 20th Anniversary of “Epopee of KLA”

In the barrack “Adem Jashari” of the Kosovo Security Force and under patronage of the Prime Minister of Republic of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj was held central manifestation on marking of the 20th Anniversary of the Epopee of KLA in honor of the Legendary Commander Adem Jashari, Family of Jashari and all martyrs and heroes of the nation fallen for freedom.

After inspection of the KSF drilled Units by President Hashim Thaçi and Commander of the KSF, LTG. Rrahman Rama, the manifestation started with intonation of the state and national anthem. Then, President Hashim Thaçi, |Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, Minister of MKSF, Rrustem Berisha, The KSF Commander , LTG.Rrahman Rama and representative

of the Jashari Family , Rifat Jashari, laid down flowers wreath to the Martyrs Obelisk in remembrance and honoring of all heroes of the nation. At the end of manifestation, the KSF Musical Band played some musical points with traditional motives, resistance and culture of our country.

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In honor of “KLA Epopee” Minister and Commander of KSF paid homage to the tomb of Legendary Commander

Adem Jashari

Minister Berisha and Commander Gen. Rama toop art in the manifestation of “Ditet e Shqipes” (Days of Albanian)

in Koshare

On the occasion of the Jubilee manifestation of the 20th anniver-sary of the “KLA Epopee”, the hero-ic resistance of the Jasharaj family, the other fighters, and the fall of the legendary commander Adem Jashari, Jashari family members and

all of those who fell for freedom, to-day KSF Minister Rrustem Berisha and Commander of the KSF Lieu-tenant General Rrahman Rama, ac-companied by generals, senior KSF officers, senior ministry officials paid homage to the tomb of Leg-

endary Commander Adem Jashari at the memorial complex in Prekaz. After the homage, the senior dele-gation of MKSF and KSF paid a vis-it to the Jashari family, where they were received by Rifat Jashari’s host of the house.

The event “Days of Albanian” was organized under the patron-age of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Ramush Ha-radinaj. This event was attended by thousands of citizens from all Alba-nian lands, as well as the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj. Prime Minister Berisha and Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama paid tribute to the martyrs of the Memorial Complex in Koshare and met the family of martyrs, who during the conversation expressed gratitude for the sublime work of fall-en martyrs on the altar of freedom.

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Land Force Command Change Ceremony

In the barrack ,,Adem Jashari’’ of the KSF in Pristine is conduct-ed ceremony of changing for Land Force Command. Attended by: MKSF Dep/Minsiter, Burim Rama-dani, COMKSF, LT.Gen.Rrahman Rama, General Secretary Shkël-zen Sylaj, NLAT Director, General

Hofmann, Major General Zymer Halimi, BG. Nazmi Brahimaj, BG. Irfete Spahiu, BG.Naim Haziri, BG. Fadil Hadërgjonaj, representative of diplomatic chorus diplomatik, NALT representatives and Officer and NCOs of the KSF. After reading of decree –law of President of Re-

public of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi for appointment of Brigadier General Enver Cikaqi, Comamnder of Land Force Command and Dep/Co-mamnder of Kosovo Secuirty Force started changing of Land Force Com-mand from Major General Gëzim Hazrolli to BG. Enver Cikaqi.

The KSF held a changing command ceremony of TRADOC In the barrack,, Skënderbeu’’ of

the KSF in Ferizaj, is conducted ceremony of changing Command of Training and Doctrine (TRADOC). The commander in charge until that period of time, BG. Enver Cikaqi handed over a duty of Commander to newly promoted Birgadier Gen-eral, Irfete Spahiu. Brigadier Gen-eral, Irfete Spahiu is the first female officer promoted to general of the Kosovo Security Forcec as well the first female Officer in the duty of the Brigade Commander. In front of the attandees, LTG Rrahman Rama, BG Enver Cikaqi and BG Ir-fete Spahia conducted the handover of command.

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The KSF successfully completed field exercise “Eagle 6”

State and military leaders of Kosovo and partner countries on the 11th of May 2018 visited the fi-nal operations of the international exercise “Eagle 6”, in Kastriot, Bat-llavë and Koliq.

Primarily, at the briefing in Min-istry, COMKSF, LTG. Rrahman Rama welcomed generals, officers of the partner countries and head of Kosovo`s agencies where he thanked for cooperation, coordi-nation and interoperability during planning and implementation of the field exercise “Shqiponja 6”, the first exercise of this kind , execut-ed by the KSF together with local agencies and partner armies of the various countries. On his side , Director of the field exercise “Shqi-ponja 6”, BG.Naim Haziri explained objectives and scenario of the exer-cise of the biggest annual exercise of the KSF. General Haziri, informed about operational order, academic week, well-reception and embedded to the KSF Units, contingent of the

partner countries, Unit dislocation, camp establishing, command of forward and planning as well activ-ities for execution of this exercise. In the end, the participants drilled for exercise, have thanked the KSF commander, LTG Rrahman Rama

and Iowa National Guard Com-mander MG Timothy Orr. In the international field exercise “Eagle 6” with military units took part:

Iowa National Guard from USA, contigents from Croata, United Kingdom, Turkey, Macedonia and the Republic of Albania, which were attached in the KSF units and then the Kosovo Police, Emergency Management Agency and Koso-

vo Red Cross. In the international field exercise “Shqiponja 6’’ in total were engaged; 1167 militaries with over 147 vehicles.

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“Silver Sabre 18” Joint exercise

KSF holds workshop “Capacity Building for Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Integrity in Security Sector”

Kosovo Police Force (KSF), KFOR and Emergency Manage-ment Agency, Kosovo Police, after the demonstration of the final ac-tivities, successfully completed the Field Exercise “Silver Sword 18” at the Civil Protection Regiment (RMC) ) of the Operational Support Brigade (BMO) of the KSF “Young Europeans” in Pomozetin.

On the day of the visitors to this exercise, to closely see the final

demonstrations were; Minister of KSF, Rrustem Berisha, Commander of KSF, Lt General Rrahman Rama, KFOR Commander, Major General Salvatore Cuoci, United Kingdom Ambassador, Director of National Security Council, Emergency Man-agement Agency, and generals and senior officers of the KSF, KFOR, EULEX and Police

Kosovo. All attendees had the opportunity to closely monitor the

operations executed successfully by the security and emergency institu-tions and agencies in Kosovo.

Joint Field Exercise “The Silver Sword 2018 is an exercise based on the National Reaction Plan, which tests the first, second and third re-sponse interventions capabilities. The” Silver Sword 2018 “exercise is a good indicator of KSF cooperation with other institutions and agencies in Kosovo.

Under the leadership of NATO experts, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and KFOR, MKSF held a workshop on “Capacity Building for Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Integrity in the Security Sector”. The workshop was held in the framework of enhancing NATO-Kosovo cooperation. The first session of the workshop was at-tended by: Minister Berisha, Com-mander of KSF, General Rrahman Rama, Secretary General Shkelzen

Sylaj and Director of NATO Advi-sory Liaison Team for MKSF/KSF,

General Ralf Hoffmann

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KSF members trained in Germany

KSF police took third place in the law enforcement Competition

The Commander of the Land Forces Commander (LFC), Briga-dier General Enver Cikaqi, visited closely the operations of the “Com-abined Resolve X” exercise, attend-ed by 15 members of the KSF on the distinguished Visitor’s Day, in addi-tion to other international person-alities in Germany. General Cikaqi, from the executives of the exercise, received very high evaluations and comments of the engagement, dis-cipline and professionalism that the members of the KSF are presenting, who during this exercise have been able to work and operate side by side with their colleagues from interna-tional armies, benefiting from the exchange of experiences on how to work and operate in a multinational environment. The KSF participated in this exercise with a contingent of 15 members. The focus and the ob-

jective of this exercise is the opera-tional interaction of all participants from the NATO military and other allies to understand and establish joint operational procedures. This is a multinational operation of the Multi Unified Land Operation, led by the

US Army Department Headquarters, to train a certain US regional brigade force in support of the objectives of the European Command of the Unit-ed States (EUCOM), for cooperation and security, building of readiness with NATO allies and partners.

Friday, 22 June 2018. At the American KFOR camp in Bond-steel (Ferizaj / Urosevac), on 20 June 2018, a test competition was

conducted on the teams of law en-forcement units in Kosovo and partner countries for their physical and psychological preparation as

well as other police tasks. All par-ticipating teams during the tests / competitions have gone through these disciplines: active throws, physical fitness, emergency driving skills, 9mm pistol guns, high risk traffic stoppage, engagement skills in the incident and neutralization of a person. Six law enforcement teams participated in this competi-tion: Kosovo Security Force Police, KFOR International Military Po-lice, Kosovo Police, Kosovo Border Police, German Military Police and US Military Police. The Kosovo Se-curity Force Police Team took third place, ranking behind the US Mili-tary Police Team (1st place) and the KFOR International Military Police (second place).

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2018 Kosovo security force generation of cadets graduated

At Defense Academy in Skopje has graduated another KSF Officers from community ranges

In the Training and Doctrine Command of Kosovo Security Force in Ferizaj took place the grad-uation ceremony of Cadets, gener-ation 2018” from KSF university study center. After graduation, 11 new officers became second lieuten-ants, who successfully completed their 4 year schooling for leadership at university study center and aca-demic one at American university

in Pristina. On this occasion, Min-ister Berisha said: “Today is a spe-cial day for the KSF, because in this ceremony are graduating and are being promoted 11 KSF cadets of the 20178 Generation. During this four-year period, you have under-gone through the many challenges that you have successfully complet-ed thanks to your work, engagement thus from today, you are promoted

to the rank of second lieutenant. Your promotion to KSF officer is happening at a very important stage in the development of the KSF, when it is also expected that this Force will advance operational capabilities and change its mission. This achieved standard is a clear example of the de-velopment and progress that the KSF is making with professionalism and high military standards of NATO. “

At Defense Academy, Republic of Macedonia dated 19th Oct an officer has graduated and started studies another new KSF cadet to this academy for the next four com-ing years. A solemnly ceremony was held in Embassy of Republic of Kosovo in Skopje where both KSF members took oath for service in the KSF along with officers, NCOs and KSF soldiers. A ceremony was attended by a delegation of the KSF, headed by General Nazmi Brahi-maj, director of the Department of Operations and Training in MKSF.

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The KSF team won a Bronze Medal at patrolling race called ,,Cambrian Patrol’’

The new KSF cadets from ranges of non-majority community have graduated

At barrack “Skënderbeu” of the KSF Doctrine and Training Com-mand in Ferizaj dated 16th March is held ceremony of graduation of the new KSF recruits form the non-ma-jority community, the first genera-tion for the year 2018. On this occa-sion, Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Ramush Haradinaj congratulated the new KSF recruits from non-ma-jority community successfully com-pletion of the basic training wish-ing them having a good start for successful service and career in the KSF. Whereas, Minister Berisha said that : „Today`s ceremony make us overjoyed because it proves that the KSF has become a reliable Force for all citizens of Kosovo , multiethnic Force, opened to all and in service of all. One of our priority is integra-tion of non-majority community in

the KSF structure. Based on strategy on the community integration and in this engagement currently the KSF has exceeded the quote of 10% of inclusiveness of the non-majori-ty community. The KSF for years in row was rated as the most reliable institution into the country by cit-

izens of it therefore it’s your duty and ours to make the KSF in the future a compact force , multiethnic and reliable one”. Whereas, Charge d`Affaires at the U. S Embassy, Colleen Hylland congratulated new recruits on successfully completion of the basic training.

The KSF selected team headed by LT. Behar Fazliu, officer at the

Second battalion of the Rapid Re-action Brigade did won, Bronze

Medal at international race of pa-trolling in Wells. This competition is a very strong where among of 137 teams; out of them 37 were teams of international races. All partici-pating teams at the race were facing with great challenges for realiza-tion of scenario exercising storm, Cullum’’. In this race, the KSF team went through a sailing challenge in length of 80 km via designated scenarios to make leading testing, team work and mental and physical patience of the team. Expect , Re-public of Kosovo, at international race of patrolling in United King-dom took part teams of the Armed Forces of the regional countries such as Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia Hercegovina.

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“Soldier of 2018” of the KSF competition and international competition was announced

At the “Adem Jashari” barracks of the Land Forces Command of the Kosovo Security Force, today solemnly, were announced the re-sults of the International and KSF Competition “The Best Soldier of 2018”. In this case, the KSF Com-mander, LTG. Rrahman Rama said that this race already has become an international one and purpose of it, is promotion of the racing spirit of militaries and growth motivation of them as well expressed admiration that at this race took part militaries

from eight countries, altogether 17 racers. “I thank partner countries which positively responded to our invitation to be part of this race. Now, you have created cooperation bridges and at the same time have created social links which is one of the key intention of this race”

Whereas, the first srg. Major of the KSF , Genc Metaj mentioned that the race “Best soldier of 2018”, as at the KSF level and internation-al ones is planned , organized and executed by the KSF Officers suc-

cessfully and shows to be the best indicator that we have established a professional troop of the NCOs. At the end are announced both rac-es scores thus “The best soldier of 2018”, at a KSF level is won by the corporal Lorik Ramaj,the second place by corporal Berat Babaj, both of them members of Rapid Reac-tion Brigade a, and the third place is taken by private, Egzon Jashari, member of the Operational Support Brigade. Whereas , winners of the international race “Best soldier of 2018” got : the first place was tak-en by military from Albania , OR-6 Vladimir Haxhijaj,the second place belong to Corporal Joery Hinssen, and the third place is taken by pri-vate Aaron Braun from Canada Armed Forces. This competition was attended by 22 competitors from the KSF and 17 international competitors, as from Albania, Bel-gium, Canada, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Great Britain and Unit-ed States.

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In an officially ceremony at bar-rack ,,Adem Jashari” of the Land Force Command of Kosovo in Pr-ishtina, on 28th of September the new cadets who will be studying at the University Study Center took oath. After drilling and intonation of the state anthem, to the Com-mander of the TRADOC, BG. Irfete Spahiu was reported by Command-

er of the University study Center, Major Vegim Kelani. On his occa-sional speech Minister Berisha con-gratulated the new cadets for start-ing of the new Academic Year and the oath of the cadet. Minister high-ly appreciated their choice for serv-ing to the country telling them that you will cultivate and upgrade free-dom values of our country. By his

side, COMLFC BG. Enver Cikaqi, spoke about the education system and preparation of new KSF officers which are being educated in CUS, and as of qualities that they are con-veying in duty and during service. Also he highly praised the academ-ic preparations of the cadets in the American university of Kosovo.

The KSF cadets successfully completed the field exercise,, Summer Camp 2018” in Krivollak of Macedonia

The new KSF cadets generation solemnly took oath

In the training military range in Krivollak, Republic of Macedonia, on 6th of July the cadets of participating countries successfully completed final operations within the 12 days-exercise, Summer Camp 2018’’, where despite cadets of 11 countries such as U. S, Germany, Albania, Macedonia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Rumania, Norway and the KSF Cadets who demonstrated successfully their professional skills as well readiness level. The field exercise of the cadets was closely followed by Brigadier General Nazmi Brahimaj, Head of the Department of Operations at MKSF, who on behalf of KSF Commander

congratulated all cadets of KSF for motivation, discipline, professionalism and interaction with cadets in the international environment. On the last day of field exercise, the participating cadets during the demonstration made up a multinational battalion charged with their task of carrying out and carrying out the fieldwork.

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10 Jan 2018 – The three KSF officers, Sc.LT. Bes-fort Kurteshi, Sc. Lt. Eugen Thaqi and Lt. Ismail Hoxha dated 10th January 2018 travelled to United Kingdom for a professional training. This period of time marks starting of the successful year of rela-tions between the UK and the KSF. Second Lieu-

tenant, Besfort Kurteshi was a part of Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst. This is the 18th candidate of the KSF to be educated in this Military Academy. Whilst, Sc. Lt. Eugen Thaçi stayed in Edinburgh of Scotland for a pre-training which is under Infantry Training School. Sc.Lt. Thaçi was engaged in study-ing of tactic of the British Army and learn how to use the British equipment in weather conditions of Scottish winter. After this challenging training Thaçi was in Wells, where he completed the second officer of the KSF to conduct Combat Course for the Platoon Commander. Whereas, LT. Ismail Hox-ha after successes at Military Academy, Sanhdurst” where he won: Sword” as the best overseas student, proving of having professional skills and at presti-gious race “Cambrian Patrol” took first place with his Unit. Lt. Hoxhaj this time was in the position of the KSF instructor in the UK and Scotland, also he performed the duty of the British cadet whereas in Wells was instructor at Warrior Course for the Pla-toon Commander. It is very seldom for international personnel to be selected for training of the British Officers. Thus, this is a big achievement for Lt. Is-majl Hoxha and the KSF.

In Grafenworth, Germany, was held an international competition called the “Field Physicist Expert”, attended by over 200 members from many countries of the world, including: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Kosovo etc. Part of this competition were also three (3) paramedical members of the KSF Rescue and Rescue Training Center of the Civil Protection Regiment of the KSF. Among the winners are two members of, Besart Ejupi and Kushtrim Hyseni, who have been declared among the best in Europe.

KSF Officers best in the United Kingdom

KSF members ranked the best at the international medical center

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The Kosovo Security Force Officer , Lt. Albert Asllani after a six-months training at Military

School ,,United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence” in Fort Gordon of the United States

of America (USA) was honored with a price “Colonel Alan C. Dexter, OBE, Award”.

This price is awarded to the distinguished students who show high academic achievements as well professionalism and leadership while studying. The “Colonel Alan C. Dexter, OBE, Award” for Lt. Asllani is another proof that the KSF is in a right path regarding the professional level of its members, and that this professional quality is being proved also abroad as in: education, training, operations, incliding here the most prestigious academies in the world. In this training participated officers from many countries of the world.

In Ministry of KSF dated 17th June , Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj and the U. S Ambassador, Greg Delawie signed off the final act of contract for supplying with multi-functional military vehicles with high mobility by Kosovo s Government with the American company ,,AM General“ for supplying of the KSF. Prime Minister Haradinaj said that: ,, Our Force is modernized with military technique, multi-functional one “HMMWV”. Whereas Minister Rrustem Berisha said : ,, Tactical equipment ,,HMMWV“ will be in service of the KSF and this act of signing is of great importance contributing to deepen cooperation with the U. S , the KSF promotion as well increase the scale of interoperability with NATO countries“. Minister Berisha has thanked the U. S for the

unsaved assistance continuously especially in trainings, education or equipment via Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) and IOWA National Guard. On his side, Ambassador Delawie

said : ,,Today , we are celebrating the signing of the contract for supplying between the KSF and company ,,AM General’’ and I feel good that the KSF has selected HMMWV as its future vehicle.

Lt. Albert Asllani announced to be the best international officer in “Career Captain” course in the USA

The KSF is equipped with U. S Tactical Vehicle ,,HMMWV”

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Commander of Kosovo Secu-rity Force, LTG. Rrahman Rama and Chief of NATO Advisory and Liaison Team for Ministry and Force (NALT),BG. Uwe Becker, solemnly made handover of 44 tactical vehicles and 77 sets of special equipment which Armed Forces of Germany have grant-ed to the KSF. Signature of two Generals was preceded placing of signature of the Hand over offi-cial act of the donation , on behalf of Ministry of KSF was signed by General Secretary , Dr. Shkelzen Sylaj whereas , on the behalf of

the German Contingent signed off LTC. Dr. Eric Offermann. On this occasion, Minister of the KSF Rrustem Berisha said: Today is a special day for the Kosovo Secu-rity Force because German dona-tions of 44 military vehicle will impact directly growth of the op-erational capabilities of the Koso-vo Security Force. The German state continually has supported the KSF and the Republic of Koso-vo in the aspect political, econom-ic, and so on of security. Whereas, the Commander of the Kosovo Security Force after hi thanks the

Ministry of Defense and the Ger-man people for this donation, he sad: „It was Germany that, since the beginning of the KSF upgrad-ing in 2009, assisted the KSF with 204 tactical vehicles, medical equipment, spare parts, etc. Now, another German donation comes, with 44 tactical vehicles and ac-companying equipment“.

This donation it is extreme-ly important for to continue our journey straight expanding skills and continuation of good works in the ministry of all citizens and people of Kosovo “. Ambassador of Albania Germany, Christian Heldt, pointed emphasis on good relations between the German Army and the Kosovo Security Force. And NALT chief, General Uwe Becker said he feels privi-leged on behalf of the Ministry Defense is giving it these KSF ve-hicles. “These vehicles will belong to you as a protector of the people of Kosovo. Security in Kosovo is being moved every day many to the Kosovar authorities that will be the only ones and the main ones for security and stability in Kosovo, not only on paper but alsoin practice”.

In the hall of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force on the oc-casion of the tenth Anniversary of Kosovo s Independence , Musical Band of U. S Air Force Band of U. S Army Europe have executed varicolored music.

Germany donated to the KSF 44 tactical vehicles and other accompanying equipment

U. S Air Force Band performs together with The KSF

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On 15th Feb with solemn cer-emony is inaugurated mobile bridge in village Zemblak of Korça County. Dep/Minister Burim Ra-madani congratulated the KSF En-gineer and of Albania for the excel-lent work done for installation of bridge in village Zemblak of Korça.

Among others he said we are here to prove readiness of Kosovo, Insti-tutions and of the KSF to provide help even for the others, for Alba-nia, region and wider. The only path to have success and sustainability for all of us, in region is the path of inter-state cooperation, path of sup-

porting each other, the path toward euro-Atlantic integration. Whereas, Minister of Defense , Mrs. Xhaçka has thanked the Government of Kosovo and the KSF for the sup-port given in quick restoring of the situation after flooding in Albania.

Based on the 2018 Action Plan of the Department of Civil-Mil-itary Cooperation and the De-partment of Medicine in MKSF, in coordination with the Nation-al Blood Transfusion Center of

Kosovo, the Ministry and the KSF, have conducted humanitarian ac-tion on blood donation, in two phases. This action is answered by a large number of members of the KSF and civil staff of the

Ministry for the KSF. The KSF already has a tradition of orga-nizing humanitarian actions for voluntary blood donation, with the motto “a drop of blood for the salvation of a life”. Deputy. Min-ister Burim Ramadani said: “The KSF always responds not only to organized blood donation but also whenever there is a need and indi-vidual calls for assistance includ-ing blood donation.” While, dr. Bukurije Zhupi, from the Nation-al Blood Transfusion Center of Kosovo, added: “Members of the KSF have become a good example to help Kosovo citizens and raise awareness among citizens in re-sponding to humanitarian action for blood donation and similar humanitarian actions “. The KSF donates hundreds of blood dona-tions each year to the NBTC.

Mobile bridge constructed from the KSF in Albania is inaugurated

KSF donated hundreds of blood donations to Kosovo citizens

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Commander of Kosovo Se-curity Force, Lt. Gen. Rrahman Rama, attended the graduation ceremony of two KSF cadets, the two Sc. Lt. Kemajl Haliti and Çlir-im Morina. Both KSF cadets suc-cessfully completed the 12-month training, which was based on a rather intensive program, in or-der to prepare new officers; to be competent leaders, able to make fair judgments, and to perform their duties professionally. Sc.Lt. Kemajl Haliti, is a new KSF offi-cer from the Ashkali community who had previously completed her education at the KSF’s Cen-ter for University Studies and was selected for studies at the Royal Military Academy, Sundhurrst. , applied equally to all members of the KSF. Upon returning from the United Kingdom, Sc.Lt. Haliti and Morina will serve in the KSF,

with the task of commanding of-ficer, at the First Rapid Reaction Battalion in Gjilan, respectively at

the Second Rapid Reaction Battal-ion in Istog.

05 June. At a ceremony orga-nized by Civil Protection Regiment, Commander of Kosovo Security Force, LTG. Rrahman Rama deco-rated with, Selfless Service ’’ medal members of search and Rescue Task Force. On this occasion General Rama said:

,,I congratulate you for your work and commitment. I know and understand in what circumstance you do act, and risk that you face in your work. I was personally at scene for searching of the two po-lices of the accident. Also, searching and finding of the victim in the last weekend proves the serious work and engagement that you are doing. Hoping to never have such a kind of cases because we know how hard is

to find and withdraw a victim but with your work you showed to be ready and prepared for each situa-tion.

At the end General Rama award-ed with “Selfless service” medal members of the SAR

It shall be mentioned that the members of search and rescue of the Kosovo Security Force are con-tinually engaged in real operations and successfully have completed them.

The KSF commander participates in the graduation of two cadets at the Royal Military Academy “Sundhurst”

LTG. Rrahman Rama decorated with, “Selfless Service ’’ medal members of Search and Rescue

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Kosovo Security Force the most reliable to Kosovo`s citizens

Commemorative obelisk revealed in honor of NATO and KFOR soldiers

Thursday, 1st Feb 2018. Kosovo Security Study Center (KSSC) has made publication of the seventh edition of the Kosovar security survey and based on results the KSF is the most trusted Security Institu-

tion in the country. 78% of citizens canvassed trust on the KSF. Trustiness form the previous year has marked an increase of 11%.This has impacted trusti-ness growth in the north part of our country.

Under patronage of the Prime Minister of Repub-lic Kosovo, Mr. Ramush Haradinaj at a capital center of Kosovo in Prishtina is revealed memorial obelisk to honor NATO and KFOR soldiers fallen in Kosovo dated from 12th June 1999.

In this obelix is written: ‘’ In memory of the men and women who have served with their partners in KFOR and have given life as a result of their service. We honor and commemorate their sacrifice.’’

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17 August 2018.Crises Reaction Liaison Unit and engineering bat-talion to help out citizens of Su-hareka locals in coping with the af-termath of deluge, in order to have these people recovered soon.

KSF operations are continuing to clean the road, pumping out water, removing many debris from narrow paths bought by pouring raining on august 15 in this municipality.

After the floods, in Suhareka Municipality, many neighborhoods have suffered material damage, ei-ther in road infrastructure, in pri-vate homes and other business fa-cilities.

In this operation, the KSF has

engaged its appropriate technique for these cases, such as: road tank-ers for road cleaning and erosion prevention; Kipper trucks for load-

ing and transporting soil and gravel as well as excavators for carrying out works to avoid damages in the villages Greiqec, Papaz and Leshan.

KSF- supports Suhareka Locals in inundations

In frame of cooperation be-tween the KSF and KFOR for two weeks, Bondsteel Camp conduct-ed training,, Law Application in Military Force”. This training is conducted by instructors of the U. S Military Police. Training start-

ed on 15th January up to the 30th. Topics of the training were re-sponse in road traffic and the ac-cident investigation; Traffic bans; bans on traffic with high risk etc. This training and other trainings are conducted by instructor of the

U. S Army and are a result of good cooperation between both coun-tries. The U. S Instructors were hosted by BG. Gëzim Hazrolli who thanked for the given help in the professional upgrading of the KSF members

The KSF Police conducted training in Bondsteel

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Soldier Alban Fazliu, the second one in the National Cross-country Marathon in Albania

The KSF participated in the action for “Day of Earth”

Në shënimin e Ditës Ndër-kombëtare të Sporteve Ushtarake, “CISM DAY-RUN FOR PEACE’’, në Maratonën e mbajtur në Ti-ranë më 12.02.2018 morën pjesë edhe 10 pjesëtarë të FSK-së. Forcat e Armatosura të Republikës së Shqipërisë iu bashkuan ushtrive të 135 vendeve nga mbarë bota në Ditën Ndërkombëtare të Sporteve në Ushtri. Në maratonën e Ti-ranës morën pjesë ushtarë, nëno-ficerë dhe oficerë të të gjitha gra-dave dhe nga të gjitha komandat, njësitë dhe repartet e Forcave të Armatosura të Shqipërisë.

The KSF with personnel and engineering equipment partic-ipated on April 22-23rd in the marking of the “Day of earth “ and supported the voluntary ac-tion “Let’s Clean Up Kosovo”, an action organized by the Ministry

of Environment and Spatial Plan-ning of Kosovo. Officers, soldiers and senior officials of MKSF / KSF participated in support of the action, along with officials of civil society organizations, Kosovo Po-lice, representatives of the NATO

Advisory and Liaison Team for MKSF/KSF, students and citizens, who engaged throughout the day in cleaning and planting of orna-mental trees and f lowers in the municipalities of Kosovo.

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ContentsViti i zhvillimeve pozitive për FSK-në dhe Kosovën.........................................................................................................3Viti i ndryshimit të madh për FSK-në.............................................................................................................................4Deputetët e Kuvendit të Republikës së Kosovës votuan në lexim të parë tri projektligjet për MFSK/FSK-në.........5Projektligjet për transformimin e MFSK/FSK-së miratohen unanimisht në Qeverinë e Republikës së Kosovës....5Presidenti i Republikës së Kosovës Hashim Thaçi ka graduar dhe emëruar gjeneralët e FSK-së...............................6Ministri i FSK-së priti në vizitë ministrin e Mbrojtjes të Malit të Zi..............................................................................6Ministri Rrustem Berisha priti ministren e Mbrojtjes të Maqedonisë Radmilla Shekerinska....................................7Ministri i FSK-së Rrustem Berisha priti në vizitë ministren e Mbrojtjes të Francës, znj. Genevieve Darrieussecq................................................................................................................................................7Ministri Rrustem Berisha viziton Ministrinë e Mbrojtjes të Republikës së Maqedonisë............................................8Ministri Rrustem Berisha u prit me nderime të larta ushtarake në Ministrinë e Mbrojtjes të Kroacisë...................8Ministri Berisha u prit nga presidenti Ilir Meta dhe ministrja Olta Xhaçka.................................................................9Vizita e asistentit të Sekretarit të Mbrojtjes së SHBA-ve Robert Karem në MFSK.......................................................9Komandanti i FSK-së priti në vizitë shefin e Mbrojtjes të Gjermanisë........................................................................10Shefi i Ushtrisë së Italisë Gjenerallejtënant Salvatore Farina u prit në FSK.................................................................10Ministri FSK-së priti zëvendës-asistentin e Sekretarit Gjeneral të NATO-s për çështje operacionale,John Manza................................................................................................................11Ministri i FSK-së, Rrustem Berisha, priti në vizitë ministrin e Mbrojtjes të Irlandës, z. Paul Kehoe.......................11Ministri Rrustem Berisha u prit nga Sekretarja e Shtetit pranë ...................................................................................12Ministrisë së Armatave të Francës znj. Geneviève Darrieussecq .................................................................................12Ministri dhe komandanti i FSK-së pritën komandantin e Gardës Kombëtare të Ajovës, gjeneralmajor Timothy Orr........................................................................................................12Nënshkruhet Memorandumi i bashkëpunimit ndërmjet MFSK-së dhe Ministrisë së Mbrojtjes së Italisë.............13Ministri Berisha dhe ambasadori O’Connell nënshkruan vazhdimin e marrëveshjes së bashkëpunimit...............13Presidenti Hashim Thaçi dekoron gjenerallejtënant Rrahman Ramën me medaljen presidenciale.......................14Presidenti Hashim Thaçi dekoron Agim Çekun me medaljen presidenciale..............................................................14Ministri dhe komandanti pritën zëvendësshefin e Politikave dhe Planeve të ushtrisë së SHBA-ve për Evropë.....14Takimet e ministri të FSK-së Rrustem Berisha në Konferencën e Halifaksit..............................................................15Takim i përbashkët i Ministrit dhe Komandantit të FKS-së me Zëvendës Sekretaren e Përgjithshme të NATO-së znj. Rose Gottemoeller...................................................................................15Ministri Berisha takon senatoren amerikane Jeanne Shaheen......................................................................................15Komandanti i Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës, gjenerallejtënant Rrahman Rama, qëndroi për vizitë në SHBA.....16Komandanti i Operacioneve Speciale të NATO-svizitoi Regjimentin e Mbrojtjes Civile të FSK-së........................16Mbahet takimi i drejtorëve “Karta e Adriatikut –A5”.....................................................................................................17Ministri Rrustem Berisha mori pjesë në konferencën e ministrave të mbrojtjes SHBA-Karta e Adriatikut në Mal të Zi..............................................................................................................................17Ministri Rrustem Berisha merr pjesë në konferencën e ministrave të Mbrojtjes “SHBA-Karta e Adriatikut-A5” në Kroaci........................................................................................................................18Ministri Rrustem Berisha merr pjesë në konferencën e ministrave të Mbrojtjes “SHBA-Karta e Adriatikut-A5” në Kroaci.......................................................................................................................18FSK-ja prezantoi të arriturat dhe sfidat në konferencën ,,Kosova e sigurt dhe e mbrojtur”......................................19 Në Pentagon dhe Uashington D.C takohen Grupet Punuese për Politika të Sigurisë SHBA-Kosovë....................19Delegacion i lartë i FSK-së vizitoi Qeverinë e Gjermanisë ...........................................................................................20

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Kosova dhe Italia thellojnë bashkëpunimin për siguri dhe mbrojtje............................................................................20Zëvëndësministri Burim Ramadani dhe Komandanti i FSK-së Rrahman Rama vizitë në Mbretërinë e Bashkuar..............................................................................................................................21Sekretari i përgjithshëm në ,,Konferencën vjetore të NATO-s ’’....................................................................................21Sekretari i përgjithshëm Shkëlzen Sylaj qëndroi për vizitë në Mbretërinë e Bashkuar..............................................22Komandanti i FSK-së gjenerallejtënant Rrahman Rama merr pjesë në Konferencën Vjetore të Ushtrisë Amerikane për Evropë...............................................................................................22FSK-ja parakalon në 10- vjetorin e shënimit të Pavarësisë së Kosovës........................................................................23Në kazermën e FSK-së ,,Adem Jashari” në Prishtinë u mbajt ceremonia e 20-të vjetorit të “Epopesë së UÇK-së”..........24Në nderim të “Epopesë së UÇK-së” ministri dhe komandanti i FSK-së bënë homazhe te varri i Komandantit Legjendar Adem Jashari.....................................................................25Ministri Berisha dhe komandantiRama morën pjesë në manifestimin “Ditët e Shqipes’’.........................................25Zhvillohet ceremonia e ndërrimit të komandës së Forcave Tokësore..........................................................................26FSK-ja mbajti ceremoninë e ndërrimit të komandës në KDS.......................................................................................26FSK-ja përfundoi me sukses ushtrimin fushor ndërkombëtar “Shqiponja 6”.............................................................27Ushtrimi i përbashkët “Shpata e Argjendtë 18” përfundoi operacionet stërvitore....................................................28FSK-ja mban punëtorinë ,,Ngritja e Kapaciteteve për Forcimin e Transparencës, Përgjegjshmërisë dhe Integritetit në Sektorin e Sigurisë’’................................................................................................28Pjesëtarët e FSK-së stërviten në Gjermani.......................................................................................................................29Policia e FSK-së zuri vendin e tretë në garën për forcimin e ligjit................................................................................29Diplomoi gjenerata 2018 e kadetëve të Forcës së Sigurisë së Kosovës.........................................................................30Në Akademinë e Mbrojtjes në Shkup diplomoi edhe një oficer i FSK-së nga radhët e komuniteteve....................30Diplomojnë rekrutët e rinj të FSK-së nga radhët e komuniteteve joshumicë.............................................................31Ekipi i FSK-së fitoi medaljen e bronztë në garën e patrullimit ,, Cambrian Patrol’’..................................................31Shpallet “Ushtari i vitit 2018” i garës së FSK-së dhe garës ndërkombëtare.................................................................32Kadetët e FSK-së përfunduan me sukses ushtrimin fushor ,,Kampi veror 2018” në Krivollak................................33Gjenerata e re e kadetëve të FSK-së solemnisht dhanë betimin....................................................................................33Oficerët e FSK-së më të mirët në Mbretërinë e Bashkuar..............................................................................................34Pjesëtarët e FSK-së më të mirët në garën ndërkombëtare të mjekësisëv......................................................................34Toger Albert Asllani oficeri më i mirë ndërkombëtar në kursin “Kapiten i karrierës” në SHBA.............................35FSK-ja pajiset me automjete taktike amerikane ,,Hamvi’’..............................................................................................35Gjermania i dhuroi FSK-së 44 automjete taktike dhe pajisje të tjera përcjellëse........................................................36Performojnë së bashku Bendi i Forcave Ajrore Amerikane dhe ai i FSK-së ................................................................36Përurohet ura mobile e ndërtuar nga FSK-ja në Shqipëri.............................................................................................37FSK-ja dhuroi qindra doza gjak për qytetarët e Kosovës...............................................................................................37Komandanti i FSK-së merr pjesë në diplomimin e dy kadetëve në Akademinë Ushtarake Mbretërore “Sundhurst’’.............................................................................................................38Komandanti i FSK-së, dekoroi me medaljen ,,Shërbim vetëmohues’’ pjesëtarët e Kërkim-Shpëtimit....................38FSK-ja më e besueshmja për qytetarët e Kosovës............................................................................................................39Zbulohet Pllaka përkujtimore në nderim të ushtarëve të NATO-s në Prishtinë........................................................39FSK –ja mbështet qytetarët e Komunës së Suharekës pas vërshimeve.........................................................................40Policia e FSK-së realizon trajnim në Bondsteel...............................................................................................................40Ushtari Alban Fazliu i dyti në Maratonën Kombëtare të Krosit në Shqipëri...............................................................41FSK-ja mori pjesë në aksionin për “Ditën e Tokës”.........................................................................................................41

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