US Army Procurement Mission A Success
Exercise Cartwheel 20 marks the second exercise of its kind in Fiji since an agreement was reached between the US and Fiji military forces. Last year, the exercise was held in Vanua Levu.
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | 11:13
From left: General services officer Eric Vogel, US Army Attache Major Andrew Giesey, with Jeremy Scott and Tom Green. Photo: Fernando Lobendahn
The United States Army commenced its procurement operations for an upcoming event that combines its army with the military forces from Fiji and Tonga.
Symposium
The two day vendor symposium aims to lease equipment from local businesses for the use of Exercise Cartwheel 20 in Nadi in August.
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US Embassy Army Attache Major Andrew Giesey said the turn out on the first day was indicative of the growing level of interest from the local business community.
“It shows the potential we have to make good contracts.”
The vendor symposium will continue in Nadi tomorrow.
Exercise Cartwheel 20
Exercise Cartwheel 20 marks the second exercise of its kind in Fiji since an agreement was reached between the US and Fiji military forces. Last year, the exercise was held in Vanua Levu.
Major Giesey said basic soldier skills, urban operations training, and cultural exchange are part of the annual August exercise.
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