"The United States Army is one of key strategic partners of the Lithuanian Land Force. We have been cooperating closely across different areas for a quarter of century. I have no doubt we will have a great understanding with the new Commander U.S. Army Europe and will successfully continue the cooperation between our forces," Commander of the Lithuanian Land Force Brigadier General Valdemaras Rupšys said after the inauguration ceremony in Germany.
General Christopher G. Cavoli assumed the duties from General Curtis M. Scaparrotti during a ceremony in Wiesbaden, Germany. "Christopher is a gifted leader who has a strategic thinking and served across numerous positions in the U.S., Asia and Europe and has abundant knowledge and experience regarding the situation in Europe," Gen C. M. Scaparrotti said at the transfer of command ceremony.
Gen. Cavoli assured his predecessor and the community, allies and partners of the U.S. Army Europe that the cooperation and interaction would continue and strengthen. "I understand the importance and weight of the position in these times well. Together we are the most successful and the strongest military alliance in the history of mankind. I will do my job in a way so that all traditions that have made this alliance great are retained. We are in this together and I will not let you down," General C. G. Cavoli said at the ceremony.
Gen C. G. Cavoli is the 39th Commander U.S. Army Europe.
Spokesperson for the Commander of the Lithuanian Land Force Captain Donatas Suchockis,
+370 5 278 5094, +370 640 45380, donatas.suchockis@mil.lt
