The time of real challenges began, unfortunately without the horizon of its completion – stated Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, Head of the General Staff of the Polish Army at a solemn gathering on the occasion of the Polish Army. “Only soldiers, armed and competent adequate to defend our sovereignty,” added the general.
On Tuesday in the General Staff of the Polish Army there was a ceremony for the celebration of the Polish Army. It was attended by officers and employees of SGWP and representatives of the Ministry of National Defence, the Armed Forces of Poland and another uniformed formations. The Ministry of National Defence was represented by Deputy Ministers Paweł Zalewski and Stanisław Wzątek. – 104 years ago, on August 13, 1920, a conflict began, which many present admit as the Miracle on the Vistula River – recalled General Wiesław Kukuła in his speech. Our ancestors then passed the most hard exam. An examination at stake was the independency of the state. They not only defended their freedom, but besides the freedom of all Europeans," said the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army.
According to Gen. Kukuła, the past has circled and again east of the Polish borders decisions are made, which bring patiently and destruction. “This situation makes us peculiarly thin over the mission to which we soldiers of the Polish Army are called”, said the general. “The time of real challenges has begun for us, unfortunately without the horizon of ending it”, said the head of SGWP. Factors that will meet the challenges are the belief in triumph at all times and circumstances, as well as numerous, modernly equipped and well trained Polish Army. “Freedom comes from strength,” said the gene. Cuckoo.
The head of the SGWP thanked the soldiers and employees of the Polish Army for their professionalism and dedication in carrying out their tasks. peculiar tribute was given to Sergeant Matthew Sitk, a soldier of the Military Task Force “Podlas” who died on work 2 months ago. – This is the first soldier of the Polish Army since the end of planet War II, who died defending the Polish border – said Gen. Kukuła. The chief of staff assured him that the words of the sergeant's parent would stay forever in his memory. Sitka. “We don’t cry, we don’t look at the floor,” she said at her son’s funeral. Matthew wouldn't want that, due to the fact that he was a soldier. Let us pray for the Polish Army, due to the fact that it does impossible things. If they are missing, no 1 can defend us" – the head of the SGWP recalled Emilia Sitek.
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz directed the participants to celebrate the letter. “You proceed the traditions of the defenders of sovereign and independent Poland. You do this by taking care of your memory, as well as a real attachment to the values that were faithful to the generations of our defenders: honor, courage, dedication," wrote the Minister of National Defence. As evidence of the engagement of soldiers, the head of the MON indicated the service at the state border and in Polish military contingents and support given to Poles in hard situations, specified as natural disasters. “Thank you for your service. I have no uncertainty that millions of Poles and Poles will join my thanks" – added Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz.
After the Christmas rally, a motorcycle rally began on the road. The initiative, launched in 2020, commemorates soldiers who died in the 2010 plane crash close Smolensk. During the rally participants will lay flowers and light candles on graves and at memorials dedicated to the victims of the disaster. They will besides take part in meetings in individuals bearing the names of the victims of the disaster. This year's edition is dedicated to the memory of General Włodzimierz Potasiński, erstwhile commander of peculiar troops.
More than 80 people from the General Staff, military units and institutions participate in the rally, as well as reserve soldiers and military household members. Motorcyclists will overcome over 2500 km and visit respective towns connected with the life and military service of General Potasiński – Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Kraków, Czeladź or Złocieniec. The rally will end on August 22.
