During a ceremony recognizing contributions to national security, General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, Commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, acknowledged the significant role of the KASP in the nation’s overall defense structure. General Vaikšnoras stated that the National Guard has served as an integral component of the Lithuanian Armed Forces for over three decades. He noted the volunteer force’s consistent value, citing their participation in international allied operations, as well as their assistance in managing the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and irregular migration.
The General specifically highlighted the personnel of the KASP, emphasizing that their motivation, dedication, and combat spirit constitute the force’s most significant strength in bolstering national defense capabilities. The ceremony also marked the transfer of command. Colonel D.
Vaicikauskas handed over the leadership of the National Guard to the Deputy Commander of the Ground Forces. In recognition of Colonel Vaicikauskas’s dedicated service to strengthening the country’s defense posture, he was awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. These proceedings underscore the ongoing commitment of the Lithuanian military structure and its reserve components to maintaining robust national security.
The recognition solidifies the enduring partnership between the volunteer forces and the professional military, ensuring the continuity of defense readiness for the Lithuanian state.
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