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The representative and state flags of the National Assembly will also be raised on Sunday at the Seimas Palace and the National Assembly headquarters in Vilnius and at the selection squares in Alytus, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Panevėžys, Šiauliai and Vilnius, according to the report.
President Gitanas Nausėda, Commander of the Armed Forces, Arvydas Anušauskas, Minister of National Defense, Lieutenant General Valdemaras Rupšys, Commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, and Colonel Dainius Pašvenskas, Commander of the Voluntary Forces of National Defense, will greet the soldiers during the virtual lineup. During the video of the event, the transition prize: the restored historic of the 14th century. sword: The best KASP company that became in 2020 will be awarded. The video will also show how flowers are laid on the graves of freedom fighters and soldiers on behalf of the KASP community.
“The quarantine has become a serious test for our society, so we look at our holiday commemoration in creative ways. We are a fast-learning, adaptable, and fighting force, so we’ve made the right choice here too. For the first time in history, we will invite you to observe the 30th anniversary of the National Defense Volunteer Force remotely, ”says the Commander of the National Defense Volunteer Force, Col. D. Pašvenskas.
Traditionally, on the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the force, on January 17, volunteer soldiers will participate in the campaign “Day in uniform”: they will wear the uniform of an off-duty soldier. Soldiers from KASP units located throughout Lithuania, participating in this initiative, seek to strengthen the connection between soldiers and society, and spread the word about volunteer forces.
Now, like three decades ago, patriotic people come to the Voluntary Force who feel a duty and a responsibility for the destiny of their country. Representatives of various professions and social strata serve in the forces, which combine their work or studies with service in the army. Soldiers volunteer to serve in their country, about 30 days a year, usually participate in exercises on weekends, and learn not only with weapons to defend their state.
The ceremony will be broadcast on Sunday at 12 noon. on the social networks Facebook and YouTube – “Voluntary National Defense Forces”.
The Seimas Spokesperson appreciates your dedicated service.
Seimas spokesperson Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen congratulates the Lithuanian Armed Forces, the volunteer soldiers of the National Defense Voluntary Force and their families on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Defense Voluntary Force. In her congratulations, the Spokesperson for Seimas emphasizes the importance of military volunteers for civil society.
“30 years ago, a call to the House of the Supreme Council brought in the first volunteer soldiers. Then they became a wall protecting our freedom and took an oath of vigil. This free choice of soldier-volunteers to prepare long and patiently, dedicate their time to exercises and, in the face of a disaster, take responsibility for themselves and those around them constantly inspires Lithuanian society to be more civic and responsive. His mission assures his compatriots that Lithuania is safe and that it will no longer surrender, ”says the Seimas Spokesperson.
In welcoming the volunteers from the National Defense Forces, the Speaker of the Parliament of Lithuania thanks them for their dedicated service.
“The example of courage that you show is fundamental to any struggle for freedom. For this reason, thank you today for your determination to be at the forefront and combat the spread of COVID-19 among our people. It is an example of responsibility and strength that inspires, ”says the Speaker of the Seimas.
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