Armed Forces Day
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- Date: 22.09.2015
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A ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day was held in M. R. Štefánik Square in Brezová pod Bradlom with the participation of the State Secretary of the SVK MOD, Miloš Koterec, and the Chief of the General Staff of the SVK Armed Forces, Lt Gen Milan Maxim.
Speaking at the ceremony, State Secretary Koterec noted: “This day belongs to our Servicemen and women and is a celebration of the mission they chose to live up to, maybe even in light of the historical message of the Slovak Volunteer Force. At the same time, it is to remind the citizens of our country that they can always rely on our soldiers getting their job done professionally and responsibly.”
To mark Armed Forces Day, Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Milan Maxim awarded medals to selected SVK Armed Forces personnel in recognition of their exceptional individual commitment to executing operational tasks. Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Milan Maxim said: “It is important to regularly remind the Slovak society of the key role the SVK Armed Forces have been playing in guaranteeing the security of our motherland. That’s why we should be proud of and feel respect for our soldiers who have discharged their duties in a highly responsible manner throughout the existence of the SVK Armed Forces.”
At the end of the commemorations, members of the ceremonial gathering laid wreaths at the 1848-49 Voluntary Campaigns Memorial in Prietržská Road. Armed Forces Day commemorates the anniversary of the historically first armed resistance by Slovak volunteers against oppression, which occurred on 22 September 1848 near Brezová pod Bradlom. Defending the State against military threats and providing assistance during natural disasters are the main tasks that the SVK Armed Forces members prepare for on a day-to-day basis.
Speaking at the ceremony, State Secretary Koterec noted: “This day belongs to our Servicemen and women and is a celebration of the mission they chose to live up to, maybe even in light of the historical message of the Slovak Volunteer Force. At the same time, it is to remind the citizens of our country that they can always rely on our soldiers getting their job done professionally and responsibly.”
To mark Armed Forces Day, Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Milan Maxim awarded medals to selected SVK Armed Forces personnel in recognition of their exceptional individual commitment to executing operational tasks. Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Milan Maxim said: “It is important to regularly remind the Slovak society of the key role the SVK Armed Forces have been playing in guaranteeing the security of our motherland. That’s why we should be proud of and feel respect for our soldiers who have discharged their duties in a highly responsible manner throughout the existence of the SVK Armed Forces.”
At the end of the commemorations, members of the ceremonial gathering laid wreaths at the 1848-49 Voluntary Campaigns Memorial in Prietržská Road. Armed Forces Day commemorates the anniversary of the historically first armed resistance by Slovak volunteers against oppression, which occurred on 22 September 1848 near Brezová pod Bradlom. Defending the State against military threats and providing assistance during natural disasters are the main tasks that the SVK Armed Forces members prepare for on a day-to-day basis.
