A military ceremony was held today at the Ilinden Barracks to officially mark the Change of Command in the Signal Battalion. Major Dijana Neshikj assumed the position of Battalion Commander.
In front of the unit’s formation and the distinguished guests, the Commander of the Operations Command, Brigadier General Mirche Gjorgoski, and the newly appointed Commander of the Signal Battalion, Major Dijana Neshikj delivered their speeches.
Brigadier General Mirche Gjorgoski emphasised that commanding the Signal Battalion entails a significant commitment and responsibility, particularly at a time of increased threats and risks in cyberspace. He underlined the importance of consistently upholding courage, a high level of professional expertise, boldness and leadership as core values of Army signal personnel. He also pointed out that the Signal Battalion plays a key role in their professional development.
The newly appointed Commander, Major Dijana Neshikj, expressed her gratitude for the trust placed in her and the opportunity to lead the Signal Battalion. She stated that she would bring her knowledge, skills and utmost efforts to the continued development of the unit, the enhancement of its capabilities and the successful accomplishment of its assigned tasks. She also stressed the importance of teamwork, unity and dedication in fulfilling the battalion’s mission.
In addition to the Commander of the Operations Command, Brigadier General Mirche Gjorgoski, the ceremony was attended by the Commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Dejan Chiplakovski, the Commander of the Logistics Base, Colonel Muharem Muharemi, the Head of J-6 at the Army General Staff, Colonel Toni Naumovski, former commanders of the Signal Battalion, commanders of other units, heads of sections within the Army, and other guests.
