On 6th of March, traditionally in the Joint Operations Command (JOC) in Kumanovo on occasion of 8th of March – International Women’s Day, reception of the female personnel by the JOC Commander, Major General Metodia Velichkovski, and the Deputy Commander, Brigadier General Muhamet Racaj was organized.
Recognition for overall professionalism in tasks performance, to the female personnel assigned to JOC was expressed with symbolic gift – one rose, as a respect for their role they have not only in the Army but also in the society.
As a part of the celebration of International Women’s Day, luncheon and visit of the monastery of St. Joachim Osogovski located on the slopes of Osogovo mountains near the town of Kriva Palanka was organized.
The commitment for equal opportunity for men and women in the Army of the Republic of Macedonia is paving the way for promotion in the highest ranks of large number of female officers and NCOs in the Army, which reflects the pursuit for achieving the NATO standards.
