###U.S. gives reconnaissance helicopters to Mexico
Monday, December 21, 2009 8:33:25 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
Tuesday, I was in Mexico City to attend a ceremony in which the U.S. Government delivered five Bell-412 helicopters to Mexico as part of the Merida Initiative. As Commander of U.S. Northern Command, I was honored to represent the Department of Defense in this historic ceremony.
The helicopters are to be used by the Mexican Air Force for transport and reconnaissance missions.
The delivery of these five helicopters reflect the U.S. Government’s continued commitment to work with the Government of Mexico as a full partner in dealing with the societal, international and regional challenges posed by the international cartels and narcotics trafficking.
U.S. Northern Command is prepared to do its part through continued support for the Merida Initiative and by taking steps here at home that complement those efforts. We will continue to work with our Mexican military counterparts to increase information-sharing, interoperability, and training and equipping of their military forces. A great step forward in our continuing relationship.
Cheers,
Gene
Source: NORAD-USNORTHCOM Commanders Blog
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