The Navy’s highest-ranking officer in Europe and Africa recently received an accolade from Norway for his efforts in strengthening defense in the High North and Arctic.
Adm. Stuart Munsch, commander of Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, was awarded Norway’s Defense Service Medal with Laurel Branch on Saturday by the country’s defense chief, Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen, NAVEUR-AF said Tuesday on Facebook.
Munsch was honored for his leadership in fostering cohesion across NATO and advancing effectiveness in underwater operations, such as submarine activity, among other accomplishments, NAVEUR-AF said in a separate statement on Tuesday.
The medal is given to Norwegian and foreign military and civilian personnel “who have demonstrated personal excellence, skills and efforts for the Norwegian Armed Forces,” according to the Norwegian armed forces’ website.
