YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND DEVOTION

A separate motorized rifle regiment after Andranik Ozanyan celebrated its 18th anniversary. The regiment was formed on May 14, 1996 on the basis of motorized rifle brigade.

Regiment’s commander Colonel A.Tonoyan gave a speech. “The regiment inherited a glorious combat path, getting its first baptism of fire in May 1992 in the battles to defend the Fatherland. From January till March of 1994 the regiment participated in military actions in the Eastern districts. After the war the regiment took part in defending of state borders”.

On the occasion of the Regiment’s Day many officers and soldiers were awarded with medals and badges, encouraged with diplomas and presents for high human and professional qualities and conscientious service.

HASMIK POGHOSYAN