Soldiers celebrate SVK Armed Forces Day, Minister Gajdoš thanks them for their work to the benefit of the Slovak Republic
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To mark Armed Forces Day, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš thanked all professional Servicemen and women for their work to the benefit of the Slovak Republic. The official celebrations took place in Brezová pod Bradlom. Still before the opening ceremony Minister Gajdoš, Parliamentary Chairman of the Committee on Defence and Security Anton Hrnko, and Chief of Defence Gen Milan Maxim paid their tribute to the memory of General Štefánik at the Tomb Monument to General Milan Rastislav Štefánik on Bradlo Hill.
Speaking at the ceremony in Štefánik Square, Brezová pod Bradlom, Minister Gajdoš emphasised: “The history of our Armed Forces is rich, yet their basic pillar has always been and will always be formed by Servicemen and women. Even if we had the most advanced military assets, without quality human potential we cannot guarantee our primary mission, which is to deliver the defence capability of the Slovak Republic.” His thanks you went out to all the Servicemen and women, including those who are celebrating today's official event on operations and missions abroad. Earlier in the morning he held a video conference call with their commanders.
Gen Maxim highlighted that history, especially military history is of great importance to soldiers. “That is why we remember this day every year, which is, from the historical point of view, one of our most significant ones. We are proud to be following our forebearers of 1848.” He gave very special thanks to soldiers for their work and their families for support. 22 September 1848 marks the victory day for Slovak volunteers [in the Slovak Uprising of 1848-49]. That is why today the SVK Armed Forces also marked their military holiday directly at the Memorial to Hurban's Volunteers Battle of Prietržská cesta [Breakthrough Road near Brezová pod Bradlom]. A symbolic minute of silence was observed in tribute to all Servicemen and women who have died in the line of duty.
Speaking at the ceremony in Štefánik Square, Brezová pod Bradlom, Minister Gajdoš emphasised: “The history of our Armed Forces is rich, yet their basic pillar has always been and will always be formed by Servicemen and women. Even if we had the most advanced military assets, without quality human potential we cannot guarantee our primary mission, which is to deliver the defence capability of the Slovak Republic.” His thanks you went out to all the Servicemen and women, including those who are celebrating today's official event on operations and missions abroad. Earlier in the morning he held a video conference call with their commanders.
Gen Maxim highlighted that history, especially military history is of great importance to soldiers. “That is why we remember this day every year, which is, from the historical point of view, one of our most significant ones. We are proud to be following our forebearers of 1848.” He gave very special thanks to soldiers for their work and their families for support. 22 September 1848 marks the victory day for Slovak volunteers [in the Slovak Uprising of 1848-49]. That is why today the SVK Armed Forces also marked their military holiday directly at the Memorial to Hurban's Volunteers Battle of Prietržská cesta [Breakthrough Road near Brezová pod Bradlom]. A symbolic minute of silence was observed in tribute to all Servicemen and women who have died in the line of duty.
