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National Guard | Armed Forces Day is celebrated on September 8
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Published on 08/09/2024 at 10:18
September 8, the feast day of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, has been established by the Republic of Cyprus as Armed Forces Day.
NGGS reports about today’s celebration: “Happy birthday to the entire National Guard family. To our female and male Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Soldiers, Sailors, and Crewmen, Civilian Personnel, Reservists, and National Guardsmen. The Most Holy Theotokos, our Protector and Guide.”
The Chief of the NGGS, Lieutenant General Georgios Tsitsikostas, in a post states: “On the occasion of the celebration of the birthday of the Most Holy Theotokos, Patroness of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Cyprus, I wish happy birthday to the men and women of the National Guard.
– WE ARE VIGILANT to ensure the territorial integrity of our country committed to our Mission.
-The National Guard is EVERYWHERE needed to assist the state apparatus.
– We are PROUD of the trust of the Cypriot society.”
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