NATO HQ Sarajevo Commander Brigadier General Matthew A. Valas presided over the formal transfer of authority ceremony that took place in Camp Butmir between the outgoing Chief of Staff, Colonel Vilmos Nosza and the incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Ferenc Kiss. This brings an end to Colonel Nosza's one year tour of duty with NATO HQ Sarajevo.
Incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Kiss, NHQSa Commander Brigadier General Matthew A. Valas and outgoing Chief of Staff Colonel Vilmos Nosza during the ceremony in Camp Butmir.
Photo: NATO Headquarters Sarajevo.
During the Transfer of Authority ceremony, BG Valas thanked Colonel Nosza for his exceptional leadership and service at NATO HQ Sarajevo, recognizing Hungary’s commitment to NHQSa mission in BiH.
From the quality and capabilities of the personnel it sends here, it is clear to me how important Hungary views the international mission in BiH, and how important Hungary is to both the NATO and EUFOR operations.
Brigadier General Matthew A. Valas and incoming Chief of Staff Colonel Ferenc Kiss during the ceremony.
Photo: NATO Headquarters Sarajevo.
Brigadier General Matthew A. Valas and outgoing Chief of Staff Colonel Vilmos Nosza during the ceremony.
Photo: NATO Headquarters Sarajevo.
Leaving the mission with deep sense of gratitude, Colonel Nosza, the outgoing Chief of Staff, stated:
“It has been a great honor serving my country and the Alliance here at NHQSa. I would like to thank all of my comrades for their support in this endeavor, and the whole NHQSa team for their collegiality and support.”
The incoming Chief of Staff, Colonel Kiss, thanked the Hungarian military leadership for their trust in providing him with the opportunity to support the NATO HQ Sarajevo mission in an international environment.
“It is a pleasure and an honor for me to join NATO Headquarters Sarajevo for the second time, and to contribute to NATO’s important mission in supporting BiH Defense and Security Sector Reform, as well as in supporting the EUFOR ALTHEA mission.”
The ceremony was attended by NATO HQ Sarajevo and EUFOR leadership, as well as representatives of Allied and Partner nations serving on Camp Butmir.