Polish Land Forces Gen. Jarosław Mika, basic commander of branches of the Polish Armed Forces, presents U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, deputy commanding basic for assist of the first Infantry Division with the Polish Army Medal at an award ceremony at Warsaw, Poland, June 6, 2022. The Polish Land Forces awarded Norman with the Polish Army Medal, a medal that acknowledges service to the Polish Army by international civilians and navy personnel. (DoD picture, Polish Armed Forces)
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Polish Land Forces Gen. Jarosław Mika, basic commander of branches of the Polish Armed Forces, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, deputy commanding basic for assist of the first Infantry Division at an award ceremony at Warsaw, Poland, June 6, 2022. The Polish Land Forces awarded Norman with the Polish Army Medal, a medal that acknowledges service to the Polish Army by international civilians and navy personnel. (DoD picture, Polish Armed Forces)
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Polish military Lt. Col. Bogdan Kobylański, commander of the 14th Navy Financial Division, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, deputy commanding basic for assist of the first Infantry Division after a Mass at Poznan, Poland, June 13, 2022. The 14th Navy Financial Division of the Polish military acknowledged U.S. Troopers stationed in Poznan for his or her efforts and cooperation with the Polish Armed Forces. (U.S. Army Nationwide Guard picture by Spc. Hassani Ribera)
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POZNAN, Poland – U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, deputy commanding basic for assist of the first Infantry Division, acquired recognitions from the Polish basic commander of the branches of the armed forces in addition to the 14th Navy Financial Division of the Polish military for his efforts and cooperation with the Polish Armed Forces all through Poland throughout 2021 and 2022.
Norman was the first Infantry Division Ahead commander of all ahead and rotational models underneath the command of 1ID. The deployment of prepared, combat-credible U.S. forces to Europe in assist of Atlantic Resolve is proof of his sturdy and unremitting dedication to the Army, NATO, and Europe.
Norman acquired the Polish Army Medal from Polish Land Forces Gen. Jarosław Mika, basic commander of Branches of the Armed Forces on behalf of the Polish military for his efforts and cooperation all through Atlantic Resolve and his oversight of the Abrams Operations Summit as a colonel. Along with the Abrams Operations Summit, Norman additionally led different partnerships performed along side the Polish land forces such because the Abrams Apprenticeship Program.
“It’s vital to remove that that is an instance of our dedication to an important NATO ally,” Norman mentioned when discussing the Abrams Apprenticeship program on the Abrams Operations Summit. “That is an effort we’re enterprise to construct fight readiness right here on the japanese flank of NATO with military-to-military engagements designed to extend interoperability so we are able to function shoulder-to-shoulder with each other.”
The Polish Army Medal is one in every of Poland’s highest honors to international navy. Established in 1999, the Polish Army Medal acknowledges service to the Polish Army by international civilians and navy personnel. It’s introduced in three grades: gold, silver and bronze. Norman was awarded the silver variant of the medal.
Polish military Lt. Col. Bogdan Kobylański, commander of the 14th Navy Financial Division, presents a plaque to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, deputy commanding basic for assist of the first Infantry Division at Poznan, Poland, June 13, 2022. The 14th Navy Financial Division of the Polish military acknowledged U.S. Troopers stationed in Poznan for his or her efforts and cooperation with the Polish Armed Forces. (U.S. Army Nationwide Guard picture by Spc. Hassani Ribera)
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Polish and U.S. Troopers stand at consideration after receiving commemorative plaques at Poznan, Poland, June 13, 2022. The 14th Navy Financial Division of the Polish military acknowledged U.S. Troopers stationed in Poznan for his or her efforts and cooperation with the Polish Armed Forces. (U.S. Army Nationwide Guard picture by Spc. Hassani Ribera)
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He additionally acquired a recognition from the commander of the 14th Navy Financial Division, Polish military Lt. Col. Bogdan Kobylański, for his service and management, highlighting the partnership between the first Infantry Division and his unit, stationed in Poznan.
Norman was promoted to the rank of brigadier basic throughout his time in Poland, and has served for 28 years within the U.S. Army.
