Admiral Hernan Kuyumjyan from Chili is in his homeland for the second time. He is one of the founders of the Chili Fleet, serves 44 years, from them 10 – as an Admiral.
“Everywhere Armenians should be the best. When I return to Chili, I’ll tell them how Armenia has developed, reached success especially in the military sphere. Armenian army is young but it already has its history with living heroes. It is very important that Armenian youth can see its heroes, be proud of them.

Lebanon army Brigade General Panos Manjyan serves in the army 38 years.
“Since I am an Armenian, my spirit is strong. Armenian servicemen must be persistent in defending Armenia. Armenians, living in Armenia, are very lucky because everything around is Armenian… Arabs have more than 20 states. One collapses, they’ll create a new one, they have money, oil. Armenia doesn’t have them, that’s why each one must consider the duty of his soul to defend Armenia”.

According to RA AF preparation plan, on June 22-26 Commanders’ assembly was held with commanders and their deputies. The main aim of the assembly was to improve commanders’ staff’s knowledge and fulfillment of their functional duties.

On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the foundation of the RA Armed Forces, On January 26th Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan met with YSU professors-teachers staff and students at the Yerevan State University. The Minister conducted “Lesson of Bravery” and mentioned that it is a big honour for him to be as a guest in the Alma Mater.
Finalizing the results of 2012 Mr.Ohanyan emphasized that the last year was significant for the Armed Forces in the sense of preparation and discipline.

On January 26th the final meeting of Defense, Education & Science, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs Ministries and RA Police on the results of the work in military-patriotic upbringing in 2012 was held at the Yerevan State University. Ministers S.Ohanyan, A.Ashotyan, H.Poghosyan, Deputy Ministers, districts representatives as well as NKR Education & Science Minister S.Asryan were present.

On the order of the Defense Minister in 2012, for the first time “The Best Regiment on Military Service Security Support” Competition was conducted.
In assessing the MSSS activities success in defense of servicemen’s life and health, as well as efficiency of elimination of registered imperfections and blunders were considered.
In this sphere MSSS permanent commissions of 12 regiments showed good results.
On the results of the competition as the best regiments were recognized: the regiments under the command of Colonel G.Sahakyan (1st place), Colonel A.Baghdasaryan (2nd place) and Colonel V.Hasratyan (3rd place).

Keeping the positive results of 2011, in 2012 significant progress was registered in strengthening of staff’s discipline, as a result the number of crimes and rule violations decreased.
According to the Minister, “in 2012 the staff fully accomplished the combat missions, with the least losses, intrusion of diversionary groups was prevented.