The SACEUR makes his initial visit to Albania and is welcomed with full honours. General John Cradddock stands with the Chief of Albanian Armed Forces General Malaj, on the red carpet while waiting to be escorted to see the Minister of Defence. The meeting will cover issues concerning accession. Albania is scheduled to become a NATO member state in spring of 2009
Welcoming ceremony From (L to Right) Shown in picture are General Craddock & the Chief of Albanian Armed Forces General Malaj
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The SACEUR makes his initial visit to Albania and is welcomed with full honours. General John Cradddock salutes the Albanian flag as he is escorted by the Chief of Albanian Armed Forces General Malaj, to see the Minister of Defence. The meeting will cover issues concerning accession. Albania is scheduled to become a NATO member state in spring of 2009.
Welcoming ceremony From (L to Right) Shown in picture is General Craddock & the Chief of Albanian Armed Forces General Malaj
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The SACEUR makes his initial visit to Albania and is welcomed with full honours. The Honour Guard Salutes with their weapons as the official party entries the square.
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The SACEUR visits Albania's Komando Regiment for a briefing on the regiment’s strength and a live fire demonstration.
From (L to Right) Shown in picture General Craddock & the Chief of Albanian Armed Forces General Malaj
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The SACEUR watches the activity of a live fire demonstration. Albania's skilled and highly motivated Komando Regiment showed off their abilities during the demonstration provided for General Craddock.
From (L to Right) Shown in picture he CHOD General Malaj, General Craddock, in blue bret unknown, background with sunglasses John Withers, the US ambassador to Albania
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As a part of the activity during a live fire demonstration General Craddock checks out the effect marksmanship of the Komando Regiment after engaging their objective. Albania's skilled and highly motivated Komando Regiment showed just how good their abilities were during the demonstration.
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The SACEUR makes his initial visit to Albania. General John Cradddock sits down for talks with Prime Minister Dr. Sali Berisha. The meeting covered issues concerning accession. Albania is scheduled to become a NATO member state in spring of 2009.
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The SACEUR General John Cradddock stands with Albanian Prime Minister Dr. Sali Berisha during a joint press statement. The statement addressed issues concerning accession. Albania is scheduled to become a NATO member state in spring of 2009.
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