Prestina, Kosovo Detachment Page - Search for MSGs

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Jack McGarry

7/15/20241 min read

Spent the day setting up the Prestine, Kosovo Detachment page. Reaching out to a former Detachment Commander I found on LinkedIn who I hope can fill in a few details. Also have the last name of the detachment commander that activated the post when Kosovo was recognized internationally and established diplomatic relations with the US. I'd be really interested in hearing from MSGs, especially Detachment Commanders (NCOICs) with that experience. Wondering what it must be like to walk in the door and put their Marines to work for the first time, establishing relationships with their DOS counterparts and locals...and taking the first hike out the gate.

Also have a Page setup for MCESG HQ and Sections. Hoping to find folks who've supported the Program with incite / memories from their tours.

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