Giff Johnson, Editor, Marshall Islands Journal / RNZ Pacific correspondent
Marshall Islands Nitijela (parliament) thanks US Army Colonel Jeremy Bartel for his work with the Marshall Islands on Covid protection and the government's repatriation program that the Army is supporting.
Marshall Islands hospitality and warmth was on full display during the special recognition ceremony on Monday for the United States Army commander of the Kwajalein missile range.
US Army Colonel Jeremy Bartel was called to honor by Nitijela (parliament) in what Speaker Kenneth Kedi said was an unprecedented ceremony in the chamber to recognize Bartel for his contributions to the Marshall Islands.