Other events in Baltic States

The government decided today on the rotation of high-ranked generals of the National Armed Forces (NAF), informs LETA.

Based on Defense Minister Raimonds Bergmanis’ proposal, the government decided on relieving Home Guard Commander Gen. Leonids Kalnins of his duties. Kalnins is expected to leave his current office on August 25. On the next day, he will be appointed head of the NAF Joint Headquarters. Kalnins has been commanding the Latvian Home Guard since 2011.

On August 26, Brig. Gen. Ainars Ozolins will replace Gen. Kalnins as Home Guard Commander. Brig. Gen. Ozolins was appointed deputy head of the NAF Joint Staff in January 2013. The Latvian Defense Ministry’s certification panel has supported Ozolins’ appointment as Home Guard Commander.

The government also decided on relieving Maj. Gen. Juris Zeibarts, the current head of the NAF Joint Headquarters, of his duties on July 15. Maj. Gen. Zeibarts will continue his service as a military representative to an international organization.