Today, the 27th of December (Saturday), within the organization of the members of the Air Force Brigade (AFBde) and the syndicate of the members of the Ministry of Defence at the military part of the airport “Alexander the Great” in the barracks, ”Strasho Pindzur”, Petrovec , there was a ceremony of presenting new year gifts to children of all passed away and fallen members of AFBde, as well as the children of all other members of the unit, commands and other units of ARM and MoD.
The Minister of Defence Zoran Jolevski and Chief of General Staff of ARM Lieutenant General Gorancho Koteski were present at the event.
At this year`s ceremony there were about 400 children of the members of MoD and ARM who had the unique opportunity to follow the symbolic arrival of Santa Clause via transport military helicopter and afterwards at the AFBde facilities they were given New Year’s presents, mainly chocolate and candy bags.
This manifestation has already became traditional in its character welcoming New Year’s celebration and Christmas, and because of its attractive character it had awoken huge interest among the children.