Three Air Force officers were presented with the Presidential Badge of Honor, BTA reports. The head of state presented the award to Major General of the Reserve Ivan Parapunov, Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Stefanov and Major Dimitar Grigorov for their contribution to national security.
At the award ceremony, the president said that the three servicemen were a wonderful example of professionalism, duty and dedication to the aviation cause. According to him, with their work they affirm the authority of the Air Force and inspire young generations of pilots and aviation specialists.
The head of state pointed out that aviation was not only combat capability, but also spirit, patriotism and continuity between generations
Editor: Darina Grigorova
Publication in English: Al. Markov
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