HQ NRDC-ESP

Handover-Takeover ceremony

Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Army and Commander HQ NRDC-ESP

 On 17th November 2023, Major General Sergio Valente Marques was officially appointed as new Deputy Commander of the HQ NRDC-ESP, a position occupied by Portugal, taking over from outgoing Deputy Commander, Major General João Boga Ribeiro, in a parade held at the HQ premises.

The HOTO Ceremony was chaired by Lieutenant General Fernando García-Vaquero Pradal, Commander of HQ NRDC-ESP, and took place in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Army, General Eduardo Manuel Braga da Cruz Mendes Ferrão. All the representatives from the twelve allied nations present at the HQ NRDC-ESP were in attendance.

During the ceremony, Lieutenant General Fernando García-Vaquero Pradal, Commander of HQ NRDC-ESP, welcomed Major General Valente and his family to Valencia, highlighting his distinguished military career. He also expressed his gratitude to Major General Boga for his outstanding work during his years at the headquarters as the second in command, wishing him the best in his new assignment in Portugal.

Personnel from the HQ Support Battalion, the Military Police Battalion, a Sapper Squad and the Military Music Unit, were in formation and paraded at the end of the event.

Welcome on board, Sir!!