May 29, 2016
Today is international Day of UN Peacekeepers and this year we’re doing things a little differently. For the first time, we’re giving you the opportunity to specifically thank our fellow Americans who have served or are serving in UN Peacekeeping missions around the world.
I could not do justice in describing the bravery and sacrifices of these men and women in the pursuit of peace, so don’t take my word for it. Instead, here’s what the highest serving American in UN Peacekeeping, Major General Hugh Van Roosen, had to say about his service under the UN flag:
“Since the first UN peacekeeping mission sixty-eight years ago, civilian and military personnel of the United States have served together under the UN flag in cooperation with peacekeepers from around the world, strengthening and deepening the bonds between themselves, acting as ambassadors, and significantly improving safety and security. I remain intensely proud of my service in UN peacekeeping.”
Today, you too have the opportunity to thank Americans in Peacekeeping like Major General VanRoosen and we will personally deliver it to the U.S. Military Observer Group in Washington D.C. next month.
Of the 120,000 UN Peacekeepers currently deployed across sixteen missions around the world, fewer than 100 are American soldiers. These Americans have chosen to temporarily serve because they believe in the immense value of UN Peacekeeping missions.
The U.S. invests greatly in UN peacekeeping to ensure that we don’t have to go it alone in solving some of the world’s worst conflicts. In addition to financial support, a small but mighty group of U.S. service members in Peacekeeping plays an important role in the training and management of the missions in which they serve.
On this day dedicated to honoring the heroism and sacrifices of UN Peacekeepers, join us in thanking Americans in UN Peacekeeping. Let’s make sure these men and women get the recognition they deserve!
Thank you for your support,
Sincerely,
Chris Whatley
Executive Director
I could not do justice in describing the bravery and sacrifices of these men and women in the pursuit of peace, so don’t take my word for it. Instead, here’s what the highest serving American in UN Peacekeeping, Major General Hugh Van Roosen, had to say about his service under the UN flag:
“Since the first UN peacekeeping mission sixty-eight years ago, civilian and military personnel of the United States have served together under the UN flag in cooperation with peacekeepers from around the world, strengthening and deepening the bonds between themselves, acting as ambassadors, and significantly improving safety and security. I remain intensely proud of my service in UN peacekeeping.”
Today, you too have the opportunity to thank Americans in Peacekeeping like Major General VanRoosen and we will personally deliver it to the U.S. Military Observer Group in Washington D.C. next month.
Of the 120,000 UN Peacekeepers currently deployed across sixteen missions around the world, fewer than 100 are American soldiers. These Americans have chosen to temporarily serve because they believe in the immense value of UN Peacekeeping missions.
The U.S. invests greatly in UN peacekeeping to ensure that we don’t have to go it alone in solving some of the world’s worst conflicts. In addition to financial support, a small but mighty group of U.S. service members in Peacekeeping plays an important role in the training and management of the missions in which they serve.
On this day dedicated to honoring the heroism and sacrifices of UN Peacekeepers, join us in thanking Americans in UN Peacekeeping. Let’s make sure these men and women get the recognition they deserve!
Thank you for your support,
Sincerely,
Chris Whatley
Executive Director