Day of 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade
Friday, 22.11.2024 | Culture and traditions
A military ceremony has been held at the “Banjica” Barracks in Belgrade today on the occasion of the Day of the 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade, commemorating 24 November 1962, when the 250th Air Defense Missile Regiment was formed.
On the occasion of the holiday, there were a parade of Brigade units and a display of arms and military equipment; crucial achievements in building operational capabilities were highlighted, awards presented to the best individuals and wreaths laid at the Barracks’ memorial, where this unit preserves the memory of those killed in NATO aggression in 1999.
While reviewing the achieved results and rich history of the 250th Missile Brigade, it has been pointed out that the unit members successfully completed all tasks in the year behind and that continued acquisitions and intensive training of individuals and units significantly improved abilities of this component, which is responsible for firepower in the air defense system.
The ceremony has been attended by Air Force and Air Defense Commander Lieutenant General Duško Žarković, families of the fallen Brigade members and former members of the unit, as well as representatives of the MOD and Serbian Armed Forces, local government bodies and numerous guests.
