Latest update: 11/09/2009 

- France - NATO - USA


French General Abrial named supreme commander
By Marie Sophie JOUBERT (text)
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French Air Chief, First in top NATO job - 09/2009.

This is a fascinating appointment, setting a precedent and showing the growing strength of France in NATO affairs. Good news.

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Additional factors that led to the prestigious appointment likely include French naval presence throughout the Globe including Head Quarters afloat (CECLANTIC, ALINDIEN, ALPACI), plus the efficiency of French Special Forces that include Naval Force Action Rapide (FAR) equivalent to Marines.

Sayan.

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