The joint military exercise between Saudi forces and US forces, "Enthusiastic Commander 2019, concluded on Thursday in the presence of the Commander of the Saudi Royal Land Forces Lt. Gen. Fahd Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair and the Commander of US Army Central Command Lt. Gen. Terry Ferrell, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Thursday. The two-week exercise was held at King Khalid Military City in the Northern Region. Lt. Gen. Al-Mutair stressed that the exercise aims at enhancing the compatibility of joint military action and cooperation between the two countries, exchanging experiences and concepts and raising combat preparedness. He added that this exercise is an extension of joint exercises between Saudi Royal Land Forces and forces of friendly countries. On behalf of US Army Central Command, Lt. Gen. Ferrell said that they have had an opportunity to participate in this great exercise, which reflects the friendship that has existed for many years. He said that this friendship would continue and only get stronger, thanking everyone for their participation in this exercise, adding, he's looking forward to developing this friendship and partnership. – SPA
