YEREVAN. – Under the decree of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan a group of military officers were given the rank of major-generals on the occasion of the Day of Independence of Armenia. Another group was awarded with Medal of Valor and Military Service Medal. Still another group of officials received medals for their contribution to the homeland. Besides, lots of officials were handed out various certificates and notes for gratitude, presidential press service informs Armenian News-NEWS.am information analytic agency.