On July 15, onboard Italian Frigate BERGAMINI, Rear Admiral Milos ARGENTON (IT-N) handed over the duty of ASPIDES' Force Commander to Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis (EL-N), Commander of Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. The previous day, the Commander of the Operation awarded the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES (EU) Medal to the crew of HS PSARA. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES plays a crucial role in safeguarding shipping and supporting the safe passage of vessels through critical maritime routes. The handover and medal ceremony, announced by the EEAS on July 16, mark a routine rotation of command and recognition of service. No prior coverage of this operation exists in the available record.
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