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EL GORAH, Egypt (August 12, 2009) - U.S. Army
Col. Jim Mingo took command of the Multinational Force and
Observers Task Force Sinai at Memorial Square in North Camp, El
Gorah, Egypt, on the morning of July 15.
The MFO is an independent international organization responsible
for supervising implementation of the security provisions of the
Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel.
The senior American in the Force serves as the Force Chief of
Staff and also commands Task Force Sinai. As the COS, this officer
coordinates and directs all staff actions within the Force and
answers for the Force in the Force Commander's absence. As TFS
Commander, the COS has been centrally-selected for brigade command
in the U.S. Army selection system. COS provides the U.S. command
and control for the U.S. Infantry Battalion, the U.S. Support
Battalion and the U.S. Headquarters Contingent.
Mingo has served in numerous armor units throughout his career
with multiple assignments to Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Irwin,
Calif. Additionally, he has served in Vilseck, Germany, Fort Knox,
Ky., and at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
When asked what his goals were for the Soldiers and staff of
TFS, he replied, "maintaining our level of discipline and adhering
to the Army values in everything we do."
He also believes that the Army values are more than a card on
our dog tags - they represent standards we should strive for as
professional Soldiers in the U.S. Army and serve as a guide for all
of U.S. to follow, Mingo stated.
Friends and colleagues from Kuwait, South Camp and North Camp
all showed their support as they said their goodbyes and best
wishes to U.S. Army Col. Casey Griffith, who successfully served as
the TFS Commander for the past year.
In a personal e-mail, Griffith wrote the following: "Thanks for
all your hard work, dedication and continued efforts in support of
the MFO mission. A mission in which I believe in greatly, I have
been extremely proud to have served with and supported you during
this last year. I take with me many fond memories and stories that
will last me well throughout my life. Good luck to all of you, keep
smiling and enjoy your life."
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