May 27, 2008

Hungary Honors Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Peter Pace

Ambassador Ferenc Somogyi presented General Peter Pace the Commander's Cross with the Star Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (military division) at the Hungarian Embassy on May 27, 2008.

General Pace was awarded this high state recognition for his significant contributions to strengthening U.S.-Hungarian security and military cooperation as Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
 

Ambassador Somogyi presenting General Pace with the Commander's Cross with the Star