By decree of the President of the Republic of Macedonia and Commander in Chief of the armed forces the following officers of ARM were promoted to higher ranks: Brigadier General Vasko Gjurchinovski was promoted to Major General, Colonels Mirche Gjorgoski and Zoran Mileski were promoted to Brigadier Generals.
The Decrees for the promotions to higher general ranks were formally announced in front of the formation of the units whose commanders are the promoted officers and at the General Staff of ARM in the presence of the Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Metodija Velichkovski
Major General Vasko Gjurchinovski is currently Commander of the Joint Operations Command, and previously during his career he successfully carried out many high duties including Commander of the Special Operations Regiment and Commander-in-Chief Aide-de-Camp.
Brigadier General Mirche Gjorgoski is currently Commander-in-Chief Aide-de-Camp. During his military career he performed many commander and staff duties, and his previous post was ARM General Staff Spokesman.
Brigadier General Zoran Mileski is the current commander of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, and he has previously carried out many commander and high staff duties within the brigade.