Latvian Army Commander Kaspars Pudāns Promoted to Lieutenant General

On June 18, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs issued an order promoting Kaspars Pudāns, the Commander of the National Armed Forces (NBS), to the rank of lieutenant general. The announcement was made via a statement from the President’s Office. This promotion signifies a significant advancement in Pudāns' military career and acknowledges his leadership within the Latvian armed forces. The rank of lieutenant general is one of the highest achievable positions in many national military structures.

The promotion of Kaspars Pudāns to lieutenant general marks a significant career advancement and recognizes his leadership within the Latvian military.