YEREVAN. – The sixteenth anniversary of the fourth military unit of the Armenian Armed Forces was celebrated Sunday in Yeghegnadzor city, the center of Vayots Dzor Region.  

Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Colonel General Yuri Khachaturov, who is Chief of the Armenian Armed Forces General Staff, commanders of military units, senior officers, and state officials were on hand at the military parade, the MOD press service informs.       

Ohanyan delivered remarks during the event, and he noted that the day was a special one because it was celebrated at the regional center and this was not a happenstance, since the Armenian national army should welcome each army celebration day with its people.   

The minister added that the anniversary of the fourth military unit is an opportunity to cast a retrospective glance, and to be proud of the 21-year triumphant path and accomplishments of the Armenian army.      

Also, and with the order of the Minister of Defense, several servicemen of the military unit were awarded with MOD medals, valuable gifts, and certificates.