Closing ceremonies commenced today at the Five Hills Training Area in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, marking the official end to Exercise Khaan Quest 2022.
In 2019, more than 30 countries participated. The exercise had not been conducted since then due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year, Khaan Quest has risen from the ashes of the pandemic and is stronger than ever. Fifteen countries have participated in Khaan Quest 2022 with more participants expected to join in next year’s exercise.
Maj. Gen. Chris Smith, Deputy Commanding General of Strategy and Plans for U.S. Army Pacific, expressed the importance of connecting with participating nations and emphasizing the importance of peace keeping operations.
Smith said, “It is not only a great opportunity to exchange lessons and techniques, it is an expression of the commitment of the participating nations to the charter of the United Nations and all that it stands for and against. To that end, the exercise draws from a diversity of participants matched by few other military exercises around the world”.
For the past two weeks, Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) hosted 15 nations in this 18th iteration of the exercise. By participating in Khaan Quest, nations are able to showcase their resolve in peacekeeping missions around the world.
(U.S. Army Picture by: Maj. Jamie Odom)
| Date Taken: | 06.20.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 06.20.2022 11:38 |
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