GDF honours US embassy security cooperation chief
Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, pins outgoing US Embassy Commander of the Security Cooperation Office, Lieutenant Commander
Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, pins outgoing US Embassy Commander of the Security Cooperation Office, Lieutenant Commander

CHIEF-OF-STAFF, Brigadier Omar Khan, recently decorated outgoing Commander of the Security Cooperation Office of the United States Embassy, Lieutenant Commander (Lt. Cdr.), Michelle Mecklenburg with the Military Efficiency Medal.

His Excellency, President and Commander-in-Chief, Dr. Irfaan Ali authorised the conferral of the medal on Lt. Cdr. Mecklenburg for her work in expanding and strengthening the area of co-operation between the armed forces of the US and Guyana. Lt. Cdr. Mecklenburg will officially conclude her 2-year tour of duty on August 3, 2023.
During the simple ceremony held at the Officers’ Mess, Brigadier Khan presented the medal and its citation to Lt. Cdr. Mecklenburg.

The medal is granted to those individuals who have rendered valuable service beyond the normal call of duty to the Guyana Defence Force and to those who have contributed to the strengthening of the Force’s bilateral ties with other armies.
In remarks Brigadier Khan said Lt. Cdr. Mecklenburg, during her service in the appointment, brought much value to the relationship between the two militaries.

He said he was elated to be presenting the medal in recognition of her commitment to service and wished her well in her future endeavours.

Lt. Cdr. Mecklenburg expressed gratitude to the Guyana Defence Force for its co-operation during her tenure and deemed her selection for the medal, a great honour.

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