Camp Bondsteel, June 30th, 2025 —In an official ceremony held today at Camp Bondsteel, the transfer of authority took place within the Regional Command East of the NATO mission in Kosovo, KFOR, from the US contingent of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team – KFOR 34, to the successor contingent, the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team – KFOR 35.
The First Gentleman, Mr. Prindon Sadriu, thanked Colonel Peter D. Helzer from the Oregon National Guard for his excellent service and the dedication of the US troops during his mandate in Kosovo, and wished Colonel Jonathan D. Lloyd from the Louisiana National Guard a warm welcome and success in leading the new contingent.
During the ceremony, the First Gentleman engaged in a distinctive conversation with Major General Levon E. Cumpton, Deputy Commander of the United States Army Europe and Africa Command, as well as with the KFOR Commander, Major General Enrico Barduani.
The partnership with the United States of America in the field of defense is a vital pillar of national security and the statehood of Kosovo. This strategic alliance, built on trust and shared values, guarantees not only peace in the country but also the role of Kosovo as a factor of stability in the region, in line with the transatlantic vision of the United States in the Balkans.
