VKS IN CURACAO FOR JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE.

Members of the Voluntary Corps of Sint Maarten (VKS) and Curaçao (VKC) are taking part in a joint training exercise in Curaçao this coming week. Over the weekend 16 members of the VKS under the leadership of 1st Lt. Alain Richardson left for Curaçao. They are stationed at the military barracks in Suffisant. During the entire week they will engage in a variety of military training exercises. Of course there will be ample time to socialize with the members of the sister organization VKC, as well as see some of the sights of Curaçao.

On the program are, amongst other things, condition training, riot training, obstacle course, hill climb, abseiling, target practice, swimming and other water activities. The week will be closed off on Saturday July 21st with a party at the VKC barracks in Suffisant. The group will return on Sunday July 22nd.

In 2010 a group of VKC members came to Sint Maarten for a similar training week. It is the intention of both organizations to maintain this tradition for the years to come. In this fashion the members can engage in mutual trainings, as well as get to know each other better. In case of a calamity on either of the islands and assistance is required, this can be executed jointly in a well-trained and professional manner.

The Commander of the VKS fully supports this training week and is thankful for the support of the VKC and the staff of the Suffisant Barracks in organizing this training week.