In this video we accompany Frigate Captain Frank Reimers in his daily work as a defense attaché at the German embassy in Lisbon, Portugal. The viewer gains a very good overview of the tasks of defense attachés, the personnel composition of the office (military attaché staff) and the varied daily routines in the diplomatic service with a permanent interface to the armed forces and the defense industry. The family also has their say and reports on their experiences attending school, language barriers and finding new social contacts.
It begins with the reception of the sailing training ship "Gorch Fock" in the port of Funchal on Madeira. There, in the presence of the German ambassador, Dr. Julia Monar, a reception for the island's VIPs. Then we fly to Lisbon and visit together the naval headquarters, a historic frigate, the combat swimmers, the STRIKFORNATO headquarters, the son's school, the family living room and a modern warship. Filming took place from May 11th to 19th, 2023 in Madeira and Lisbon.
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