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Latvia: New Chief of Joint Staff of National Armed Forces appointed

Via BalticaJuly 3, 2024July 3, 202401 mins

The Latvian government has appointed Brigadier General Georgs Kerlins as the new Chief of the Joint Staff of the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS), LETA reports. Kerlins will take up the post on 1 August 2024, replacing Major General Andis Dilans. Kerlins has served in the NBS since 1992, currently as Latvia’s military representative at…

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Latvia: Maj. Gen. Dilans appointed armed forces chief of staff

Via BalticaAugust 10, 2023January 13, 202401 mins

Latvia’s government has appointed Major General Andis Dilans as the new Chief of the Joint Staff of the Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) as of 1 November 2023, Baltic News Network reports. He will replace Major General Imants Ziedins, who will continue his military career in the Ministry of Defence. Dilans has been serving in…

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