President Nicușor Dan decorated Major General Matthew J. Van Wagenen with the 'Military Virtue' Order for his contributions to NATO and the Romanian Army.

President Nicușor Dan awarded Major General Matthew J. Van Wagenen the 'Military Virtue' Order at the Knight level, in appreciation for his exceptional military career. The decoration was granted for holding command and staff functions at the highest level within the U.S. Armed Forces and NATO.

The decoration decree was signed on Wednesday by the head of state, according to a statement from the Cotroceni Palace. General Van Wagenen was recognized for his support to the Romanian Army within the Supreme Allied Command in Europe, as well as for his contributions to joint missions with Romania. This distinction underscores the close ties between the armed forces of the two nations.