U.S., Polish Air Forces agree to exchange personnel
WARSAW -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Polish Air
Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lech Majewski sign the Military Personnel Exchange
Program Memorandum of Understanding May 30, 2012 at a ceremony witnessed by
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires William Heidt and Defense Minister Tomasz
Siemoniak. The MOU is the first of its kind in Central Europe and a
significant step for both Air Forces. Through MPEP, the U.S. and Polish Air
Forces exchange military officers in each other's Services. Along with
family members, several Air Force Captains will work and live alongside
their Allies. MPEP promotes mutual understanding and trust, enhances
interoperability, strengthens air force-to-air force ties, and develops
long-term professional and personal relationships. The Air Force officers
and their families are expected to be in-place by the end of 2013 at Powidz
and Krzesiny Air Bases in Poland, and at Luke and Pope Air Force Bases in
Arizona and North Carolina. (Courtesy Photo)