On 23 February 2016, personnel from the Austrian and Dutch contingent of the European Union Force (EUFOR) Mission were presented with their EU Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal Operation ALTHEA by the Chief of Staff of EUFOR, Brigadier General Zoltán Mihócza.
The EU Common Security and Defence Policy Service Medal Operation ALTHEA is awarded to all personnel who serve in EUFOR
In his speech, Brigadier General Mihócza stressed the importance of the Medal Parade in that it formally and publically acknowledges the contribution made by everyone on parade. He stated that it showed that personnel in EUFOR are ready, willing, and able to support the EUFOR Mission here in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). He also highlighted that each one of them represented a practical and positive affirmation of support from their Governments and Armed Forces of their nations to EUFOR, and ultimately to the people of BiH.