“Capt. Smith has been answerable for the oversight of safety, building, and host nation relations on a base that may stand because the third pillar of our European Phased Adaptive Method, demonstrating NATO’s dedication to guard Europe from ballistic missile threats,” mentioned Rear Adm. Brad Collins, commander, Navy Area Europe, Africa, Central, who presided over the change of command. “This mission can’t be understated in its significance to the safety and stability of NATO.”
Commissioned Sept. 3, 2020, NSF Redzikowo is the primary U.S. set up in Poland. Smith assumed the position of commanding officer in Dec. 2021 and spoke about what it has meant to have the ability to help the expansion and growth of NSF Redzikowo. Below his command, he furthered base companies and help capabilities and oversaw the move-aboard of U.S. service members, in early 2022.
“Our American and Polish crew of army service members, civilians, and contractors varieties a sum that’s larger than its components,” mentioned Smith. “Our direct and shut relationship between the bottom and native and nationwide authorities, at each degree, demonstrates the generosity and dedication of the Polish individuals. Profitable Alliances are constructed by the individuals right here on this room, who function collectively on daily basis as we transfer towards operational functionality.”
After detaching from U.S. Floor Pressure Atlantic, Bartak assumed command NSF Redzikowo and expressed his gratitude and pleasure on the alternative to guide the ability in direction of full operational functionality.
“Our NSF Redzikowo Staff, working in lock-step synergy with our Polish Pressure Safety Battalion hosts, together with the missile protection company and in the end Aegis Ashore, will collectively obtain full operational functionality.
Collins expressed his religion in Bartak and the Sailors assigned to NSF Redzikowo.
“I’ve each confidence in your means and management to look towards the longer term and be sure that this set up is able to help our shipmates at Aegis Ashore.”
“Capt. Smith, thanks once more for all of the work you could have carried out,” mentioned Bartack. “I vow to proceed your passionate partnership with our gracious Polish buddies.
The Aegis Ashore web site in Poland, in conjunction NSF Deveselu, Romania and the U.S. Navy destroyers ahead deployed in Naval Station, Rota, Spain, expands a defensive functionality that protects NATO European territories, populations and forces in opposition to ballistic missiles launched from outdoors the Euro-Atlantic area.
Navy Area EURAFCENT oversees 9 installations in seven international locations, enabling U.S., allied and companion nation forces to be the place they’re wanted, when they’re wanted with the intention to guarantee safety and stability within the European, African, and Central Command areas of duty.
