On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of double hero of the Soviet Union, Guards Lt.Colonel Nelson Stepanyan a solemn ceremony was held on March 29th in the RA Defense Ministry. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian embassies’ and 102nd military base representatives were present.
Aviation Department Head Major General Avetiq Mouradyan, writer Zoriy Balayan, Nelson Stepanyan’s granddaughter etc. presented their speeches.
Minister Ohanyan emphasized that N.Stepanyan was a live legend.

On March 30th Defense Minister S.Ohanyan rewarded soldier Armen Shakhikyan with medal «Vazgen Sargsyan» for his bravery during combat duty. He was impressed with Vazgen Sargsyan’s words: «Our destiny is in our hands».
Captain Smbat Vardanyan was also distinguished by heroism, who reacted quickly and saved the life of a pupil. Smbat was rewarded with medal «Vazgen Sargsyan».

It is already two months that Naira Melkonyan participates in the sergeants’ courses in the warrant officers’ school. After two months she will get the title of a sergeant and become contract-serviceman of the Armed Forces as a squad commander or platoon deputy commander. Naira is the only girl in the company.