Celebrations of the Day of the Armed Forces of the SR in Brezová pod Bradlom
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- Date: 22.09.2013
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On Sunday, hundreds of people gathered in the M.R. Štefánik’s Square in Brezová pod Bradlom to commemorate the Day of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic. In the presence of the Chief of the General Staff of the AF SR Lieutenant General Peter Vojtek, representatives of the Office of the President of the SR, commanders of the Operational Headquarters of the AF SR, members of the Club of Generals of the SR, Association of Soldiers of the SR, the War Veterans Union of the SR, the Slovak Union of Anti-fascist Fighters and other organizations, and other citizens, commemorative medals were awarded to the members of the Armed Forces of the SR who significantly contributed to the development of the AF SR during their 20 years’ history.
The celebration continued at the Memorial of Hurban fights in Prietržská cesta, where the Chief of the GS AF SR Lieutenant General Peter Vojtek gave his address. On the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of the SR he paid tribute to the fifty five members of the AF SR who, during the 20 years of history of the Slovak Armed Forces, lost their lives while performing tasks in military missions abroad. He expressed his thanks to all the men and women at arms for everyday demanding and responsible work they carry out.
The commemorative medals from the hands of the Chief of the GS AF SR were awarded to the reserve or retired generals and officers, who had put in a personal effort to the building of the Army of the SR and the Armed Forces of the SR. Among those awarded there were also the representatives of the unions, associations and non-profit organizations cooperating with the Armed Forces.
The celebration continued at the Memorial of Hurban fights in Prietržská cesta, where the Chief of the GS AF SR Lieutenant General Peter Vojtek gave his address. On the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of the SR he paid tribute to the fifty five members of the AF SR who, during the 20 years of history of the Slovak Armed Forces, lost their lives while performing tasks in military missions abroad. He expressed his thanks to all the men and women at arms for everyday demanding and responsible work they carry out.
The commemorative medals from the hands of the Chief of the GS AF SR were awarded to the reserve or retired generals and officers, who had put in a personal effort to the building of the Army of the SR and the Armed Forces of the SR. Among those awarded there were also the representatives of the unions, associations and non-profit organizations cooperating with the Armed Forces.
