A military parade was held in Riga in honor of the 100 anniversary of the Latvian army

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A military parade was held in Riga in honor of the 100 anniversary of the Latvian army

The military parade dedicated to the 101 anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia and the 100 anniversary of the Latvian army was held on November 18 this year in the center of the Latvian capital, Riga. It is reported by the Latvian edition of Delfi, citing the Ministry of Defense of the republic.

According to the data provided by the Latvian Ministry of Defense, a total of about 1500 people representing the Republic’s armed forces, the Zemstsars (the People’s Volunteer Armed Organization, which is part of the National Armed Forces - the "Militia"), police officers, border guards, firefighters and Yaunsars took part in the parade ( paramilitary youth organization). The parade was hosted by Latvian President Egil Levits, Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks and Commander of the National Armed Forces Leonid Kalniньš. Colonel Sandris Gaugers, commander of the mechanized infantry brigade of the land forces, commanded the parade.




The parade was led by the 3 infantry battalion of the mechanized infantry brigade of the Latvian ground forces, then the troops of the Latvian NATO allies from 14 countries (Albania, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the USA). After passing the convoys of allies and representatives of the police, border guards and other participants in the parade, the military equipment of the Latvian National Air Force and NATO allies was demonstrated. The parade was completed by Mi-17 helicopters, An-2 aircraft, Agusta Bell 206B and Agusta 109E Power border helicopters. The audience was also shown the F-16 fighter aircraft of Denmark and Belgium, which are on duty in the Baltic sky.



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    1. +8
      21 November 2019 10: 08
      According to the data provided by the Latvian Defense Ministry, a total of about 1500 people representing the armed forces of the republic, zemstargs (people's voluntary armed organization, which is part of the national armed forces - "Militia"), police officers, border guards, firefighters and jaunsargs (militarized youth organization).

      Well, in general, ALL of their army gathered. Sick, slanting, from holidays pushed up ... laughing
      1. +3
        21 November 2019 10: 11
        Judging by the photos they have in the army mujahideen serve .. in the cold a beard will stick to the machine))
        1. +7
          21 November 2019 10: 20
          "Army" which can only be used for the parade, and no more.
          There are probably more NATO occupation forces than the so-called Latvian army.
          1. +3
            21 November 2019 10: 22
            Quote: Spartanez300
            "Army" which can only be used for the parade, and no more.

            What a "country", such an "army"!
            1. -1
              23 November 2019 11: 49
              Somehow I have not heard about the "great victories" of some sort of Latvian army. However, like the Ukrainian one, although there is more potential there. And there are no victories, from the word at all. And they know that in case of war, they will crush them and not notice. But a good show-off, as they say, is more expensive than money.
      2. +12
        21 November 2019 10: 14
        Personally, I was struck by the fact that the Flight Team of Latvia - flies on the AN-2 belay non-standard solution! laughing
        1. +8
          21 November 2019 10: 59
          Show off for complacency ... Yes
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      4. +3
        21 November 2019 10: 26
        Whether it’s our invincible and red banner business ...
      5. +4
        21 November 2019 10: 51
        The military equipment of the Latvian National Air Force was demonstrated. The Latvian Air Force parade was completed by Mi-17 helicopters and An-2 aircraft

      6. +2
        21 November 2019 11: 16
        100 anniversary of the Latvian army

        Sorry, I don’t know the story: 100 years ago Latvia existed? And where is she located?
        1. 0
          21 November 2019 11: 52
          Quote: APES
          Sorry, I don’t know the story: 100 years ago Latvia existed? And where is she located?
          Everything is fine! They are according to Mercury.
      7. +4
        21 November 2019 14: 15
        Quote: aszzz888
        Well, in general, ALL of their army gathered. Sick, slanting, from holidays pushed up ...

        ========
        Well, when you consider that the number regular Sun "small, but very proud Latvia is 6 people. then ...... It looks like a "parade" gathered ALL (!!!) Latvian "ar-m-i-i"! .....
        Especially touched by a man with Beard(!!!!) - the one that is "in the foreground" !!! laughing

        Well, if I were carrying such a beard in the Soviet Army (today I have it - and NOT WORSE than this "sprat fighter") - so I would be for her (in the sense - for the beard) The Commander of our Separate Radio Engineering Company - would carry "like a broom" !!!
        Oh, and "warriors"! request
        PS Sincerely, venik!
    2. +2
      21 November 2019 10: 09
      I always liked their camouflage. I did not feel the quality of the fabric, but it was the coloring. Simple, original and functional. A long distance creates a camouflage spot, rather than a plain one, like many of a small pixel.
      And the parade itself is so ... About nothing.
      1. +2
        21 November 2019 10: 24
        In our school, on a pioneer line, there were more people than sprats in the whole army.
    3. +2
      21 November 2019 10: 09
      A military parade was held in Riga in honor of the 100 anniversary of the Latvian army

      I wonder how they 100 years ago they vomited their statehood? laughing

      a total of about 1500 people took part in the parade

      All that is available, and even time sentries had to be removed. laughing
      1. +6
        21 November 2019 10: 13
        Boris55 (Boris) Today, 10: 09 NEW
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        A military parade was held in Riga in honor of the 100 anniversary of the Latvian army

        I wonder how they 100 years ago they vomited their statehood? laughing

        No matter how. Cranberries were harvested in the swamps. wink
      2. +1
        21 November 2019 10: 14
        Quote: Boris55
        I wonder how they 100 years ago they vomited their statehood?

        Russians were slaughtered in the "Latvian riflemen"
        1. +4
          21 November 2019 11: 42
          Quote: Dym71
          As part of the "Latvian riflemen"


          It was atrocious.
          1. +3
            21 November 2019 12: 31
            Quote: Silvestr
            It was atrocious.

            And now, at all angles, they are yelling about the occupation am
            1. +5
              21 November 2019 12: 33
              Quote: Dym71
              And now, at all angles, they are yelling about the occupation

              this, damn it, is called political correctness. How much trouble is this correctness! hi
              1. +3
                21 November 2019 12: 43
                Quote: Silvestr
                this, damn it, is called political correctness.

                The only strange thing is that this political correctness is always at our expense ...
      3. +2
        21 November 2019 10: 58
        Quote: Boris55
        All that is available, but I also had to remove the sentries for a while

        And what about the NATO contingent? 1400 people, not a joke.
      4. +1
        21 November 2019 14: 19
        Quote: Boris55
        A military parade was held in Riga in honor of the 100 anniversary of the Latvian army

        I wonder how they 100 years ago they vomited their statehood? laughing

        In fact, Lenin recognized the independence of the Latvian Soviet Republic in 1918. They would put a monument to Lenin ...
      5. +1
        21 November 2019 17: 00
        The troops of Bermond-Avilov (the team of Russian and German deserters, prisoners of war and others), who went to the aid of Yudenich, stopped. The national team was beaten, Yudenich Petrograd did not take, the Reds won. All thanks to the Latvian army. We will not forget the Red Latvian shooters in the Civil.
        Now they are crying about the occupation by the Bolsheviks. They themselves are to blame, as they were freaks 100 years ago, they remained.
    4. +1
      21 November 2019 10: 14
      And she had something like the army.? With such success, I can celebrate the year of koiar beating.
    5. +3
      21 November 2019 10: 18
      Thank you for the fun article. Have fun ...-)
    6. +1
      21 November 2019 10: 21
      I didn’t know that McGregor is serving in the Latvian army ... That's why he has a lot of arrogance, but zero sense! (1 photo)
    7. +6
      21 November 2019 10: 27
      Of course, laughter is not forbidden, and its reasons are clear.
      But if you look at things soberly, then:
      - the army, whatever it may be in quantitative and qualitative composition, is a necessary attribute of the state. It is logical that the smaller the state, the toyier the army.
      - Each nation needs its own elements of national pride. They are not here? Not a problem, think of it. Or dig out the fog of history.
      - from the above it follows - gave statehood? So, you have to endure and all that comes from it. It is a pity and a shame that spills into a Russophobic form. But you will not be forcibly sweet.
    8. +2
      21 November 2019 10: 28
      Yes, forgive me, but I only see the military in the combined orchestra, the rest are so-so hi.
      1. +1
        21 November 2019 11: 25
        In the oncoming march painfully familiar sounds, and the march for passing, as in a cemetery procession. soldier
    9. +3
      21 November 2019 10: 29
      Mi-17 helicopters, An-2 aircraft completed the parade

      Ah-yay! This is the technique of a totalitarian arrogator!
    10. +3
      21 November 2019 10: 33
      Well, to say ... a trifle, not interesting.
    11. +3
      21 November 2019 10: 33
      After watching the video, I realized that the fastest parades are apparently taking place in Italy, all the soldiers are fleeing, and the planes are flying in super sound. The front run is something.
      1. -1
        21 November 2019 17: 13
        The parade in Riga has already been announced, fun and funny.
        Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034724736762
    12. +4
      21 November 2019 10: 33
      An-2 they have the role of a strategic bomber? Or as a heavy transporter?
      1. +3
        21 November 2019 11: 02
        This is a multifunctional machine! This is a fighter - a bomber, and stealth, a whole problem to put a needle on him laughing Already takes pride right for them - after all, the Baltic economic tigers, as they called themselves violent 90 lol
    13. +3
      21 November 2019 10: 55
      On the first video I remembered:
      “Where will we put our tanks?”
      - Both in the center ...
      lol
    14. +2
      21 November 2019 11: 08
      sooner or later, these Natsik will get what they deserve in full.
    15. +2
      21 November 2019 11: 21
      Powerful, and I'm not afraid of the word - epic! Especially maize AN-2. laughing
      1. +2
        21 November 2019 11: 54
        I look and don’t understand, it was removed for us in the pavilion to make us laugh, or is this the real parade of the army of the country of the NATO member ???
    16. +6
      21 November 2019 11: 40
      It turns out Latvia is already 100 years old! Lag behind Ukraine, those millenniums exist laughing
    17. +1
      21 November 2019 12: 35
      .. Strong but light (s) laughing
      Always amused by the bombast concerning the sun, these "small but proud"))
    18. 0
      21 November 2019 13: 08
      The parade was hosted by Latvian President Egil Levits, Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks and Commander of the National Armed Forces Leonid Kalniньš. Colonel Sandris Gaugers, commander of the mechanized infantry brigade of the land forces, commanded the parade.
      Do not understand? Why on foot and without security? Where are the heavy armored vehicles and strategic missile weapons?
    19. +2
      21 November 2019 13: 40
      Quote: AU Ivanov.
      An-2 they have the role of a strategic bomber? Or as a heavy transporter?

      This is a strat
    20. +1
      21 November 2019 14: 02
      I already didn’t know that the army of Latvia was already 100 years old :-)
    21. +2
      21 November 2019 15: 01
      What kind of cabbage is this?
    22. -1
      21 November 2019 17: 05
      armored vehicles driving to the sounds of polka is something
      I really wanted to draw in the background carousels with horses, hawkers and a ragged one with a price at which aunts of third freshness with unshaven armpits are trying to portray a cancan

      p / s / was extremely ashamed of the Germans
    23. +5
      21 November 2019 17: 47
      100th anniversary? And why not the 1000th anniversary .. What are the little things Latvians! laughing
    24. 0
      22 November 2019 00: 10
      But essentially, i.e. how this state was created, what event serves as a reference point in the existence of this army nothing is said. This is interesting. This is about the destruction of Russia. Already two times.
    25. 0
      22 November 2019 04: 59
      "Power" is certainly impressive - it is not clear who this "army" is against !!! ???
    26. 0
      23 November 2019 19: 03
      The entire "free world" gathered for the campaign, and most importantly, the Americans and six Albanians paraded and practically in step ... and in addition, the Italians in feathers and ran "the same march".
    27. 0
      25 November 2019 02: 10
      Explain to the gunners that the Nazi self-propelled guns that drove through the convoy can bum so that I can’t sleep at the dacha 12 kilometers from the training ground, or is there something bigger bigger at the training ground?

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