Military Receives Three Helicopters from U.S.

W460

The United States on Saturday delivered three Huey II helicopters to the Lebanese army during a ceremony attended by Army chief General Joseph Aoun, Major General Milad Ishaq, and U.S. ambassador to Lebanon Dorothoy Shea, the National News agency reported.

Ishaq delivered a speech in which he praised the armies of Lebanon and the US, noting that "this occasion demonstrates the continued qualitative support provided by the U.S. to the army and the strengthening of its military air capabilities.”

He also said it shows “confidence of the American authorities in the national role that the army plays in protecting Lebanon from danger.”

For her part, the U.S. ambassador pointed out that "the helicopters provided by the United States would contribute directly to improving the operational capabilities of the army and ensuring that it performs its various tasks in the defense of Lebanon and its people."

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Thumb i.report 13 February 2021, 15:10

Shukran amreeka

Missing phillipo 13 February 2021, 18:37

Presumably, one for Aoun and his mates, one for Hariri and his, the third for Hizballah.

Default-user-icon Sam (Guest) 13 February 2021, 19:02

You guys remember Russia promise giving us 10 MiG fighter jets ?? Only USA give the Army
For free . Where is France , China , Russia ??? Iran give its own military wing but not Army .

Thumb enterprise 14 February 2021, 05:15

Military Receives Three Helicopters from U.S.

.... and how many the Military received from Iran?