Amman, May 30 (Petra) – Personnel from the Jordanian Helicopter Task
Force/Congo (2), operating within the United Nations peacekeeping
forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, took part Friday in
celebrations marking the International Day of United Nations
Peacekeepers, observed annually on May 29.

The participation honors the sacrifices and contributions of
international peacekeepers (Blue Helmets) in maintaining global
security and peace, fostering stability in conflict zones, and
providing humanitarian services to crisis-affected communities.

The event featured various activities and programs reflecting
commitment to the UN peacekeeping mission, highlighting ongoing
efforts to establish security and support local communities within
deployment areas.

The participation underscores the dedication of the Jordanian Armed
Forces-Arab Army (JAF) to performing international duties
efficiently, reflecting military discipline and professionalism in
global peacekeeping operations.

JAF holds a long history of international participation, having
deployed over the past 66 years to more than 38 countries worldwide.
The Armed Forces have established 20 field hospitals, surgical
stations, and medical clinics globally operating up to 10 medical
facilities and managing 15 concurrent missions at one time.

These missions have provided medical care to over four million
patients. During this history of service, 44 Jordanian personnel have
fallen in the line of duty while serving international peace and
security.

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