The Change of Command (COC) ceremony of the EUTM Mali Mission Commander, between Brigade General Christian Riener (Austria) and Brigade General Radek Hasala (Czech Republic), took place on 21 June 2022 at the Azalaï Salam Hotel in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Vice Admiral Hervé Bléjean...
Celebrating International Women's Day at EUTM Mali. Happy International Women’s Day 2022 ! Women are inspiring persons. Around the world and at EUTM, the EU Training Mission in Mali. Listen to the motivating messages of three female soldiers EUTM Mali. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JpU49_aTTY ...
Closing ceremony at the KTC, Koulikoro Training Center, after weeks of training provided by EUTM Mali to the FAMA with the PUMA armoured vehicles of the motorised infantry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=393V6gQZ_po The great motivation, strong commitment and dedication of the #FAMA, MaAF (Malian Armed Forces) trainees and EUTM Mali...
Bamako, December 21. In the capital of Mali, at the Azalaï Salam Hotel, the Change of Command ceremony for the European Union Training Mission Mali (EUTM Mali), between outgoing Brigadier General Jochen DEUER (DEU) and incoming Brigadier General Christian RIENER (AUT) took place. The Change...
EUTM Mali supports the Malian armed forces in a variety of areas. The spectrum ranges from training combat units in infantry tactics, counter-IED or first aid to advising the Malian general staff. Maintenance and logistics are another important area, because without them nothing runs. Logistics center...
Kati, 10:00 in the morning. The sky is overcast grey, the temperature is above 30 degrees. Visibility at a distance is foggy, due to the high humidity. What is unpleasant for the European trainers is almost cool for the Malian trainees, and their clothing is...
Thursday morning in Bamako. It is overcast, 35 degrees, with high humidity. Although it's the rainy season, it's not raining today, and that's a good thing, because the Mission Force Commander EUTM Mali, Brigadier General Jochen Deuer, is on his way today with an NH-90...
This story is especially dedicated to a tough crew of European Union Training Mission Mali soldiers who move sand hills in austere environment. Upon arrival at Gao, you are warmly welcomed by Maj K. W. of the Irish Army. Together with Lt F. M., DEU Army,...
A short insight of EUTM MALI’s most significant training challenge. Sixty eight (68) personnel, some nervous, other less so, stand before the European Education and Training Team. It would almost remind you of Day 1 with a new recruit or cadet intake at home, almost but...
Bamako, Modibo Keita International Airport, June 26, 2021 - Brigadier General Fernando Luis GRACIA Herreiz, Force Commander of the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali, witnessed at Bamako airport the arrival of the first NH90 helicopter the Spanish Army has deployed to Mali as...
