Today in the “Kuzman Josifovski – Pitu” barracks in Tetovo, the members of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion (3MIBn) within the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade (1MIBde) celebrated the Day of the Unit with a military ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Colonel Besnik Emini, commanders of the other units of the Army, former commanders and retired members of the unit, representatives of the local government, governmental and non-governmental organizations, unions, religious communities, representatives of the media and other guests who enriched this event with their presence.
On the occasion of the day of the unit, the Commander of the 3MIBn, Lieutenant Colonel Izeir Ejupi said: “Today, we celebrate one more day in the centuries long struggle and the aspirations of many generations for free and independent state, and today’s celebration is another opportunity to remember our ancestors and their heroic deeds”.
On this occasion many incentives were assigned, many soldiers and officers were promoted and the 1st fire platoon from the mortar battery 120mm was chosen as the best platoon in the 3MIBn. In the end there was a ceremonial parade of part of the equipment and the weapons of the unit and a cultural program.
With a resolution by the President of Republic of North Macedonia and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, August 27 is proclaimed as a “Day of the 3MIBn” in honor and memory of the traditions of the 15th Porechje Striker Brigade, which was founded on this day in 1944.
