A team of 15 specialists working in the Ministry of National Defence made up of five military doctors, five military nurses and five chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear (CRBN)- specialized officers will leave to the USA, on Tuesday, 26th May, to offer support to the Alabama State, as part of the combat against the pandemics generated by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The medical team will provide specialty support to their American counterparts from various long-term care and medical treatment facilities across Alabama State and will get informed with regard to the way the methods of combating the infestation with the new virus are applied across the American territory.

Journalists interested in attending the departure ceremony will be expected on Monday, 25 May, between 07.00-07.30, at the entrance of the 90th Airlift Base Otopeni from 1 Strada Zborului Street, Otopeni. Point of contact: Commander Mihai Albu, tel. 0722.734.412.

There will be a live broadcast with the departure ceremony on the MoND Facebook page.

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The consolidation of the Strategic Partnership with the USA is a major goal of our foreign and defence policy in the very complex current regional and international security environment. The defence dimension is one of its pillars.

The cooperation between Romania and Alabama State takes place under the auspices of the State Partnership Program launched in 1993 and coordinated by the United States European Command (USEUCOM).

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