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London: At an operational medal parade on board the NATO flagship HNLMS De Ruyter, Lieutenant Commander Georgi Savov of the Bulgarian Armed forces became the first Bulgarian officer to receive the NATO Non Article Five Africa Medal for his participation in NATO’s counter piracy mission, Operation Ocean Shield.
“I am particularly proud to present to you this medal for your great contribution to the staff of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) and to the success of the operation,” said Commodore Michiel Hijmans during the short ceremony.

Lt Cdr Savov has been part of the SNMG2 staff since November 2010 as the Staff Planning Officer. In June he will return to his own ship where he is stationed as the Executive Officer.