Minister Gajdoš inducts another 4 contemporary veterans into the Hall of Fame
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The SVK MOD's Hall of Fame has been enriched by another four contemporary veterans. For their outstanding achievements going above and beyond the scope of their normal service duties, Lt Col (Rtd) Daniel Bavoľár, MSgt Antonín Havlín and two members of the 5th Special Forces Regiment Žilina were inducted into the Hall of Fame by Defence Minister Peter Gajdoš. Traditionally, he has done so during the pre-Christmas meeting of MOD leaders with contemporary veterans, who currently number over 7,000 ex- and serving military professionals. This year the event was also attended by WWII veterans, so that the MOD could thank them for their acts of heroism in this way too.
In his remarks at the ceremony, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš said: “I believe this meeting is an excellent opportunity to thank all servicemen and women who have served on operations and missions abroad. Through their work they have made the world a safer place for us to live.” He went on to add he is convinced that by inducting more heroes into the Hall of Fame we can motivate other soldiers to perform above and beyond the standard scope of their service duties.
Speaking on the occasion, SVK CHOD Gen Milan Maxim said: “Today we can pay homage to those soldiers who have cared about the destinies of others, though in most cases they have served in extremely difficult security and climatic conditions.”
276 SVK service personnel, including 23 servicewomen, are currently deployed on operations and missions abroad. To date 18,000 SVK soldiers (nearly 500 servicewomen) have rotated in and out of the places of their deployment on tours of duty. Overall, 40 soldiers, including those today, have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
As part of this year's gathering, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš invited nominations for the 21st Military Deed of the Year Award. Traditionally, the MOD will recognise outstanding acts of service to the community in three categories – Rescue of Life, Public Assistance, and A Friend of the Armed Forces.
In his remarks at the ceremony, SVK Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš said: “I believe this meeting is an excellent opportunity to thank all servicemen and women who have served on operations and missions abroad. Through their work they have made the world a safer place for us to live.” He went on to add he is convinced that by inducting more heroes into the Hall of Fame we can motivate other soldiers to perform above and beyond the standard scope of their service duties.
Speaking on the occasion, SVK CHOD Gen Milan Maxim said: “Today we can pay homage to those soldiers who have cared about the destinies of others, though in most cases they have served in extremely difficult security and climatic conditions.”
276 SVK service personnel, including 23 servicewomen, are currently deployed on operations and missions abroad. To date 18,000 SVK soldiers (nearly 500 servicewomen) have rotated in and out of the places of their deployment on tours of duty. Overall, 40 soldiers, including those today, have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
As part of this year's gathering, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš invited nominations for the 21st Military Deed of the Year Award. Traditionally, the MOD will recognise outstanding acts of service to the community in three categories – Rescue of Life, Public Assistance, and A Friend of the Armed Forces.
