Romanian Air Defense Detachments conduct transfer of authority in Poland: B-Roll

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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven Saxion, battalion commander of 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment and the NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group-Poland, presided over a transfer of authority ceremony on Oct. 9, 2026 at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. During the event, Maj. Silviu Ilișanu transferred authority of the Romanian “Iron Cheetahs” Air Defense Detachment, 19th rotation, to Maj. Iancu Radu-Nicolae, commander of the “Transylvanian Gepards” Air Defense Detachment, 20th rotation. The Romanian Land Forces serve as part of the multinational battle group in Poland for six months, increasing interoperability and support among NATO allies. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Emilie Lenglain)

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-00:37 Romanian National Anthem 00:37-01:31 Passing of the Colors 01:31-02:14 Outgoing commander of the Romanian "Iron Cheetahs" Air Defense Detachment Maj. Silviu Ilișanu gives his speech to his troops and guests 02:14-03:05 Romanian soldiers in formation 03:05-05:08 NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland battalion command U.S. Army Steven Saxion gives his remarks 05:08-08:41 Awards given to soldiers of the NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland, Polish Armed Forces, Romanian Land Forces and translators 08:41-09:50 Soldiers of the NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland marching 09:50-10:04 Leadership saluting the troops 10:04-10:35 Romanian soldiers of the NATO FLF Battle Group-Poland marching 10:35-12:57 Gifts given to the Mayor of Grajewo Maciej Paweł Bednarko, Principal Jolanta Żuber of Okartowo Primary School, Polish, U.S. and Romanian soldiers and translators 12:57-13:46 Inside the Romanian conference room and Mayor of Grajewo Maciej Paweł Bednarko singing the ledger