On July 12 at Vayots Dzor district-centre the 17th anniversary of the 4th Army Corps was solemnly celebrated. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Head of AF GS Colonel General Youriy Khachaturov, other high-ranking officers were present.
Minister Ohanyan welcomed the participants, after him Army Corps Commander, Major General Andranik Makaryan made an introductory statement and presented the Corps’ traversed path and achievements.

In the Military Institute after Vazgen Sargsyan a specialized auditorium of Armenian language was opened in the General sciences and foreign languages department. This auditorium is distinguished by its originality and unique design form other auditoria of English, Russian, German, Persian, Greek, French languages.

In the military unit under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R.Shahgeldyan head of Sergeants Council is Sergeant Gevorg Sargsyan. Last August he was elected on this post, and in the beginning of this educational year he was reelected. He is an artillerist.

On July 7th RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan paid a working visit to military units and combat support points located in the North-East region of Armenia.
The Minister got acquainted with service conditions at combat support points, looked at capital construction works in the regiments, talked to servicemen, listened to the problems, encouraged the most distinguished and disciplined servicemen. Commanders of the military units were given appropriate instructions, they were instructed to quickly eliminate registered omissions.
During his visit the Defense Minister discussed the operational situation in the border line with the command of the Army Corps.

The final session of the winter training phase is going on in the Armed Forces which will show which regiment worked and how during the training phase, what were the achievements and failures.

Lt.Colonel Rafik Shahgeldyan from platoon commander was promoted to battalion commander. In 2006 his battalion was recognized as the best. Since April 2014 he is the Commander of the regiment – “Vardan Mamikonyan” order bearer. Awarded medals, certificates and letters of thanks.

The fact that we in 2010, 2011 and 2013 were recognised as the best in the rear service and awarded with Banner of Honour, tells that reforms were justified, – tells the Commander. – Last year we got good marks, and on specialty subjects and on general military subjects were registered commendable results. Upon request we carry to all directions food, duffel, fuels and technical means. We have also rear battalion of equipment and repairs, which carries out repair of household appliances and many other services.