The Commander of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksiy Neizhpapa, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Anatoliy Barhylevych, congratulated the marines on their professional holiday. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ukrainian Navy.
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Today, the marines of the Naval Forces celebrate their professional holiday in battles for Ukraine, continuing to destroy the Russian enemy on the front lines. Their professionalism and dedication are one of the foundations of Ukrainian defense. I had the honor of presenting awards to our servicemen. I am proud that the Marine Corps is rightfully the elite of the Ukrainian military. I thank the defenders for their daily titanic struggle,
Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Barhylevych also congratulated the marines on their professional holiday.
Dear warriors of the Marine Corps. Dear brothers and sisters-in-arms. I sincerely congratulate you on the Day of the Ukrainian Marine Corps. The sea-wave colored beret is not just a part of the uniform. It is a part of you. Forever. You are warriors of three elements, today holding the most difficult frontiers. You perform tasks on which the fate of the state depends. You do it effectively, conscientiously, and selflessly. I thank each of you for your courage, loyalty to the oath, successful combat operations, and the saved lives of your comrades. Eternal glory and eternal memory to the fallen. Thank you for your service. I am proud of each of you,
Addendum
The professional holiday of the servicemen of the Marine Corps of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been celebrated annually on May 23 since 2018. It was established to honor the courage, resilience, and heroism of the elite units, whose motto is the words "Always Faithful."
This day is an important occasion to thank the warriors who protect the state borders at sea and on land, as well as to pay tribute to the fallen heroes.
As a reminder
The U.S. military is integrating the BRAWLR air defense system into maritime drones, which will allow for the effective destruction of dozens of Shahed-type drones in a single mission.