The Luxembourg Army conducted operations both during the beginning stages of the pandemic and during the record-breaking floods in July. On Monday, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Minister of Defence François Bausch paid a visit to the army base on Herrenberg to take stock of both operations.

In the context of the pandemic, around 160 soldiers helped distribute masks, erect tents outside of hospitals, and ensure safety and the smooth operation of vaccination centres.

(de g. à dr.) Lieutenant-Colonel Kim Kirsch, Commandant Adjoint des Forces; Colonel Yves Kalmes, Commandant du Centre militaire; Nina Garcia, première conseillère du Gouvernement à la Direction de la défense; Général Steve Thull, Chef d’État-Major de l’Armée; n.a.; François Bausch, Vice-Premier ministre, ministre de la Défense; Xavier Bettel, Premier ministre, ministre d’État © Armée luxembourgeoise

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During the July floods, 270 soldiers were deployed to assist people in severely affected regions. Those types of operations are especially important, Minister Bausch emphasised, as they help bolster the army’s significance and image in the country.