Today at the military barracks “Chojlija” in the garrison Petrovec, the members of the Tank Battalion, within the 1st Infantry Brigade (1IBde), marked the Day of the Unit in conditions when the members of the Army are providing support to the institutions in order to prevent the spreading of the pandemic caused by “Covid 19” and in accordance with the given measures and recommendations.
The Commander of the 1IBde, Colonel Besnik Emini congratulated the members of the Tank Battalion and thanked them for their success in completing the tasks and their work in conditions of pandemic. The Tank Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Zoran Stojanovski emphasized the spirit and tradition of the unit built over the past 29 years that have become part of the identity of every member of the Tank Battalion which dates back to 2 June, 1992, the day when the Tank Platoon was established as part of the Guard Brigade of the Army. He also pointed out the achievements of the members of the Tank Battalion in the area of training, their everyday activities, as well as the future activities of the Battalion.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Commander of the Operation Command, Brigadier General Orce Jordev, the Commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade, Colonel Besnik Emini, the Commanders of the 1IBde subordinate units and the chiefs of sections within the 1IBde Command and Staff.
On the occasion of the Day of the Unit, incentives were given to the members of the Battalion who excelled in their work and training and who contributed to the strengthening of the combat readiness of the unit.