SPEACIAL REGIMENT OF RA MINISTRY OF DEFENSE DECORATED WITH A "BATTLE CROSS" ORDER
ArmRadio.am
25.05.2007 15:28
The Speacial Regiment of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of
Armenia was decrated today with the order of the "Battle Cross of
Second Rank" on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of formation of
the Armenian Armed Forces, as well as for the considerable achievements
in army-building and the courage demonstrated in defending the
borders of the Motherland. The order was handed by RA Defense Minister
Michael Harutyunyan.
"The Speacial Regiment was created from the very first day of
creation of the Armenian Army in 1992. I’m sure that if our borders
are violated by the enemy, the regiment will brilliantly perform its
tasks," the Minister said.
In his words, the Special Regiment is carrying out combatant duties
in Goris, Lachin, Ijevan, Berd, Sisian, Kapan, Meghri, Noyemberyan
and Karvajar.
According to RA President’s and Defense Minister’s decrees, a
number of servicemen of the Regiment were decorated with medals
"For Irreproachable Service " and "Marshal Baghramyan."
According to RA President’s decree, seven military units should be
decorated with.