US government awards 6 UPDF generals

The Government of the United States of America has decorated six UPDF Generals in recognition of their contribution in the fight against terrorism and pacification efforts in Somalia.
The Chief of Defence Forces,Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, Lt Gen Andrew Gutti, Maj Gen Levi Karuhanga, Maj Gen Nathan Mugisha, Maj Gen Francis Okello and Maj Gen Fred Mugisha were decorated with the prestigious Legion of Merit medals at the Chieftancy of Military Intelligence headquarters in Mbuya. The Legion of Merit is a US military award issued for exceptional performance of outstanding services and achievements. General David M. Rodriguez, the commander of U.S. Africa Command headquartered in Germany, decorated the senior UPDF officers. Gen Rodriguez said less than 200 of the awards have been given to leaders of foreign countries and that the six are the first in Uganda. He said the leadership of six was partly responsible for Somalia now having a seated Government.
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