A solemn ceremony was held today in Vaziani dedicated to the celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the creation of 5th Artillery Brigade and Artillery day .Officers and soldiers with families, students were participating in the event.
The ceremony reflected the significance of the artillery brigade in the defence of Georgia and for Georgia’s national security.The ceremony provided an opportunity to watch the discipline, consistency and devotion of the servicemen of the brigade.
At the event the Army General Roland Dzneladze greeted artillery soldiers on professional holiday. General Dzneladze focused on the role of artillery in the armed forces of Georgia, which in combat is intended to defend Georgia homeland as well as to the servicemen who have not yet been sent to the homeland.
The award ceremony was held during the main stages of the event to reward the activity of the staff of the armed forces.Many warriors of the army received medals and a large number of honorary gifts of different degrees. In the army, the awards were given for their professional activity, zeal and dedication to the Ministry of Defense.
Participants also paid tribute to fallen service members who sacrificed their lives for territorial integrity of Georgia, the whole nation was once again reaffirmed at the ceremony. Defence Forces representatives also paid respect to the memory of fallen soldiers at the army memorial of the brigade by laying flowers on the memorial.The representative paid respect and glory to all the fallen ones for Georgia.
Family members of officers also attended the event in recognition of the vital role families play in supporting military personnel, for not only their presence, but additionally for there exists a distinct position that the households of the military officer play in helping him or her profession. Those that had gone for the occasion had been given the chance of shifting around the military base to see different kinds of army plane shows on the market for viewing throughout the event.
The camp also included a portion specifically designed for children, with several children from the 10th and 17th schools of Rustavi being selected to visit the 5th Artillery Brigade within the framework of the One Day in the Army programme.The youth camp was intended to give children an idea about the military forces and to introduce them to military life.
These schools are currently involved in a pilot scheme where they are studying the subject of “Military Affairs”.Throughout the course the young people will be looking at every facet of security and learning about what the armed forces do. The visit provided an opportunity for the young people to put what they are studying into perspective.
The soldiers took the students to the military base and explained what they do when they are training and where they work and how they do their jobs. The students also got to see how the soldiers do their jobs and learn more about their jobs. The students learned about the sacrifices soldiers make to protect the country being disciplined, working as a team and what they have to do to look after our country.
The project aims to create a bridge between the young generation of Georgia and the Georgian Army. By taking a tour on military bases and dialogue with soldiers, students learn more about the Army, the size and importance of national security.
The anniversary honored both the founding of the unit and the active service members currently serving in the brigade. They could listen to all the tales of service, brotherhood and patriotism, and the medals, the remembrance parades, family days and visits from school children.
Vaziani’s feast also highlighted the unique nature of the 5th Artillery Brigade, and commended the service of those who serve in the country’s armed forces.
