UAP Branch analyst receives prestigious French military award

UAP Branch analyst receives prestigious French military award

Brig. Gen. Jérôme Remanjon (left), État-Major de l'Armée de Terre (EMAT)-Deputy to General International Relations for the French Army Staff, congratulates Chris Prather, military analyst from the Command and Control Integration Directorate’s Unified Action Partner Interoperability Branch, after presenting him with the French National Defence Medal (Bronze), Sept. 19, 2025, at the Pentagon. During the presentation, Remanjon noted Prather’s dedication supporting several Army-to-Army Staff Talks and that “his efforts have directly contributed to building trust and ensuring that our forces can train, operate, and succeed together in support of shared security goals.” The National Defence Medal ("Médaille de la Défense nationale") was created by Charles Hernu, French Minister of Defence, and established by decree on April 21, 1982. The award can be given in exceptional circumstances to French civilians and foreign military personnel or civilians who have rendered honorable services particularly important to the defense of France. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Will Robinson, HQDA G-3/5/7 International Affairs)