You have been, you are and will be elite of the elite – Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said to the experts at the ceremony of handing over the duties of Brig-Gen. Michał Strzelecki to the commander of the peculiar Forces. Earlier in the 6th Airborne Brigade there was a farewell of the general who headed this unit, and a welcome of her fresh commander – Colonel Piotr Bieńek.
The ceremony of handing over the insignia of the applicable peculiar forces commander was held at the peculiar Forces office in Kraków. Brig-Gen. Michał Strzelecki took them from the acting head of KWS, Brig. Gen. Robert Kopacki. The ceremony was besides attended by Gen. Dyw. Sławomir Drumowicz, until late the leader of the component, and present serving in the General Command of Armed Forces Types. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz were besides present.
The head of the MON thanked General Drumowicz for his seven-year service at the head of the KWS and General Kopacki, who at the time was Deputy Commander of Specials. - Congratulations to the fresh commander. Welcome home, General. You left the peculiar Forces, you returned to the peculiar Forces – said the Minister of Defence referring to the firearm Service in the Commando Military Unit. As a soldier, JWK Strzelecki was among others in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in 2017 he headed this unit.
The Deputy Prime Minister mentioned 3 key tasks for peculiar troops. Firstly, deterrence, peculiarly in the face of the aggressive policy of the Russian Federation. Secondly, preparing to carry out abroad missions, in which – as the Deputy Prime Minister stated – Poland is simply a "iron ally". Thirdly, promoting military service and creating a affirmative image of a soldier. You are a symbol of the soldier's fitness and courage. This is where your 3rd task comes from, or encouraging young people to serve," Kosiniak-Kamish mentioned.
General Strzelecki declared his willingness to take over fresh duties. “They accept the task they receive with humility and I will do my best to guarantee that peculiar troops proceed their development,” he declared. – Soldiers and workers, I number on your aid and support," he added.
Good-bye, Sagittarius.
Earlier in the barracks of “red berets” in Kraków took place General Strzelecki farewell celebration with 6th Airborne Brigade. – I would like to thank the General for his many years in command of specified a distinguished unit. Thank you for your last year of service, as part of European Union Combat Group. Thanks to you paratroopers, Poland has shown allies that it is ready – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, who is besides present at this ceremony.
General Strzelecki has commanded the brigade since mid-2022. “It is hard to believe that it has already been 3 years since taking over the duties of commander of the most elite unit of land troops,” said Strzelecki. I'd like to thank you for the way you took me in. I have found among you many excellent specialists, veterans of abroad missions. I want you luck and further success – he turned to his subordinates.
The general handed over the unit's flag to his successor, Colonel Peter Bieńk. The colonel recalled that in 2009 he had the "hide" of commanding paratroopers in Afghanistan. – Soldiers of the 6th Brigade showed there everything most crucial in the military trade. That's where I became convinced that Bordov beret was a commitment. It is an honor to be your commander," said Colonel Bieniek. – Happiness favors the brave – he concluded the speech with his favourite paratrooper sentiment.
Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz pointed to Colonel Bieńek's experience and the fact that "step by step, for many years, he went through further levels of leadership". You have a large challenge, a large responsibility. But I know that you are prepared – he addressed the fresh commander of the 6th Brigade.
During the ceremony he besides spoke General weapon Marek Sokołowski. The commander-in-chief of the types of armed forces recalled that he had just begun his service in the 6th Brigade. – This is the pride of the Polish Army – he said. – I would like to express my gratitude to Michał Strzelecki, to whom I give the best testimony. And I want Colonel Bieńk perseverance. I believe that your experience has prepared you for this position," he pointed out. The general besides talked about the professionalism, preparation and engagement of both soldiers and employees of the unit. – Together you are an amazing family, just 1 telephone call and 6th Brigade is ready to act – concluded General Sokołowski.
