Military Deed of Year 2015

Graced with the presence of Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Peter Gajdoš, the19th annual Military Deed of the Year was held and the prizewinners were announced. In the category of Lifesaving deeds, the award came to SSgt Andrej Adamko, who did not hesitate to provide aid to the injured soldiers after the helicopter crash in the premises of the Resolute Support OHQ in Afghanistan. The prizewinners in the category Aid and Assistance to the Public were the soldiers from CBR battalion Rožňava for their regular assistance and effort devoted to improve the premises of the cloister Drienovec. The elementary school of J.A. Komenský in Turany won the award in the category Friend of the Army. Every year, its students make Christmas wishes and send them to the Slovak troops serving in military missions and operations abroad.

The members of the former military folklore ensemble Jánošík put in an excellent musical performance. The second performer was the band Suche Karki, nominated in the category Friend of the Army.

The incentive to start the Military Deed of the Year came 19 years ago from the editorial staff of the Slovak Radio army broadcast. Its aim is to acknowledge and appreciate those members of the Defence Department who unselfishly helped the others. The nominations were made not only by persons serving in the armed forces but also by the wide public that cooperates with military.