On the date of 13 August 2021, in the Battalion barracks 26 "Red Scorpions" infantry from Craiova, the transfer of authority ceremony between the 8th and 9th rotations of the Polish Military Contingent took place.
Responsibilities of Major Wojciech Kufliński, Commander of the 8th rotation, were taken over by Major Robert Andrzejak. The 9th rotation of the Polish Military Contingent will fulfill its duties in Romania until February 2022.
The celebration began with the arrival of the commanders, acceptance and teaching of responsibilities. Polish flags were raised, romania, NATO and the anthems sung. The responsible commander greeted the invited guests, including the Polish ambassador to Romania – for Maciej Lang – and the honorary consul – Mr. Janusz Szaliński de la Brașov. Also, the ceremony was attended by the military defense attaché, atașatul naval, air attachment – Jerzy Jankowski and the commander of the Multinational Brigade - Colonel Constantin Nicolaescu, as well as the local authorities in the city of Craiova, where Polish soldiers are stationed.
After welcoming guests, in the presence of an honorary assistant, the handover ceremony followed. The commander who testifies – Major Wojciech Kufliński and the receiving Major – Robert Andrzejak kissed the national flag with the emblem of the Republic of Poland on the tree and then reported to the superior of passage and assumption the duties of the commander of the Polish military contingent in Romania.
The ceremony was followed by speeches and awards, ending with a joint parade of Polish and Romanian soldiers. From that moment, the activity of the 9th rotation of PKW Romania started. https://www.facebook.com/ambasadapoloniei/
