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The Latvian army currently has a very high standard, which was also appreciated by the Allies, said Lieutenant-General Leonid Kalnins, Commander of the National Armed Forces (NAF), in the aftermath of noon of Latvian radio.
He pointed out that the greatest wealth are the people involved in the protection of Latvia. "We could buy the most expensive technologies, but without a man, without his selfless work, without this tremendous force, we would never be able to reach that high level," said Kalnins
. "We have 90 large scale exercises in 2018, and only five of them are national," the NAF commander said.
He stressed that the growth was also individual and our troops with experienced soldiers, instructors and officers
The allies felt that since the restoration of independence of Latvia, and also during the two In recent years, much has been done to prepare infrastructure for hosting NATO allies. According to Kalnin, the allies have even looked at some craving that can be made when they use force and energy.
The commander of the NAF said that Latvian soldiers are in Afghanistan, Iran and Mali. They have also participated in anti-piracy operations and also in detention of immigrants in the Middle East. "Thus, we are represented in all the essential tasks that NATO has badumed," said Kalnins.
99th Anniversary of the Latvian Army Kristaps Feldmanis
On Tuesday, July 10th The Army commemorates the 99th Anniversary. In the "Welcoming Soldier" campaign, everyone is invited to celebrate well-known soldiers, national guards or the Latvian army that day, to write greetings to the troops or to call. Greetings can also be recorded on social networks using #girl gurus.
The Latvian people in the streets of Latvian radio wants the Latvian army to continue to protect our country and be strong.
BACKGROUND:
The Ministry of Defense reports that the Latvian Army was established on 10 July 1919 by joining the Separate Brigade with the Northern Latvian Brigade. A few months later, on November 11, 1919, this newly formed army liberated Riga from Bermont troops.
In 1919, after the battles of Cēsis, the Northland Brigade and the Estonians completely defeated the Baltic Germans and the German Iron Cross on July 3rd. Strazdumuiza On July 6, the Northland Brigade enters Riga, where they are welcomed by men from the South. On July 10, order No. 1 was given to the Latvian army, with whom General David Siemenson announces his entry into the post of commander of the Latvian army.
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