On the 23th of May Lithuanian Air Force base personnel had invited colleagues from French Air Force, Lithuanian Air Force Armament and Equipment Repair Depot and cadets from United States of America for the international bowling tournament.
The tournament was not only a competition, but also a good opportunity for Lithuanian, French and American colleagues to make stronger relationship and discuss daily life issues. In the end of tournament three best teams and the best player were awarded with souvenirs and special prizes.
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French Air Force detachment currently is in charge of NATO QRA mission over three Baltic States. French comrades have started their fourth mission on the 30th of April, 2013. Prior to this mission, French troops were guarding the Baltic air space for 3 times: since 01 04 2007 to 01 08 2007, since 04 01 2010 to 30 04 2010 and since 28 04 2011 to 02 09 2011. For four months period French Air Force has deployed 87 soldiers and 4 fighters Mirage F - 1CR, mainly from Mont de Marsan Aviation base in the south of France. For two months period commander of the detachment is lieutenant colonel Benjamin Vinot-Prefontaine.
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