This year, more than 1,500 servicemen and specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Intelligence Service of Romania, the Special Communications Service, the National Administration of Penitentiary Institutions and the Customs Administration of Romania, as well as 120 technical means, are participating in them. National parade of Romania.

Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces disembark from an IAR 330 Puma helicopterPhoto: Ground Forces of Romania

According to MApN, the honor block will include approximately 150 foreign soldiers from units from Belgium, France, North Macedonia, the Republic of Moldova, Portugal, the United States of America and the Netherlands, as well as soldiers representing allies. countries contributing to NATO structures from the territory of Romania. Foreign military is present with 25 technical means, including combat aircraft from Canada, Italy, Spain and the United States of America.

The sound accompaniment of the parade will be provided by military music of the Bucharest Garrison Army: representative music of the Ministry of National Defense, military music of the 30th Guards Brigade “Mihai Vityazul” and military music of the 1st Mechanized Brigade “Arghedava”.

On the occasion of the National Day, the Romanian Army participates, at the request of state authorities, in the organization of military ceremonies in garrisons throughout the country.

Soldiers on missions outside the country also perform military ceremonies to mark the occasion.

The state flag is flown in all military institutions of the country, and the Great Pennant is flown on sea and river vessels.

The losses of the Romanian army in World War I are estimated at over 330,000 killed in action, of which over 60,000 were captured. According to the Ministry of Defense, more than 900,000 dead, wounded, missing, prisoners, and disabled people were recorded in the Second World War in our country.

(Source> Agerpress)