News
may 2012 y.
Poland as a frame country (state) of VBG UE
2012-05-04
04, May, Litoměřice. During today's meeting of ministers of defense of Visegrad Group countries its participants agreed that Poland will be a frame country (state) of Visegrad Battle Group of Europeen Union, that is being prepared for duty in the first half of 2016.
2012-05-03
Three MiG-29 fighters and 36 soldiers from 23rd Tactical Aviation Base in Mińsk Mazowiecki for the third time participate in training Tactical Leadership Programme in Albacete, Spain.
2012-05-02
Celebrated on 2nd May in Poland, Flag Day is one of the youngest national holidays in our country, made under the Act of 20 February 2004 amending the Law on Coat, Colours and Anthem of the Polish Republic.
april 2012 y.
NATO and EU Military Committees Session
2012-04-27
On April 24-26 Chief of General Staff of Polish Armed Forces General Mieczysław Cieniuch participated in sessions of NATO and the EU Military Committees.
2012-04-26
On April 26 in QRA Base of Lithuanian Air Forces in Siauliai a ceremony of transferring „symbolic key to the sky of Baltic states” between commanders of Polish and German contingents took place.
2012-04-26
25.04. “Preparations for NATO summit in Chicago are intensive. However, there are still things that need to be established.” - Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said during Parliamentary Defence Committee session.
2012-04-25
25.04. Warsaw. In Military Foreign Affairs Department of MoND Undersecretary of State for International Affairs Zbigniew Włosowicz PhD and Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus Andreas Zenonos initialed the project of agreement between government of the Republic of Poland and government of the Republic of Cyprus on bilateral defence cooperation.
2012-04-25
25.04. Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on a motion of the Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak nominated Beata Oczkowicz as Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of National Defence.
2012-04-25
24. 04. Warsaw. „I feel honoured to host so many distinguished guests in Warsaw”. – said Polish Land Forces Commander LtGen Zbigniew Głowienka opening three-day session of Land Forces Commanders from European countries.
2012-04-24
Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Minister Tomasz Siemoniak finished their visit in United Arab Emirates. Next, they will have meetings in Saudi Arabia.
2012-04-23
21-24.04. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak is accompanying the Prime Minister Donald Tusk during visit in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Interest of Polish armament industry is the topic of Minister Siemoniak’s discussions.
2012-04-20
20.04. „Thank you for great cooperation for coalition. (…) I had served with Polish soldiers in Iraq. Today, as a NATO comander I spend a lot of time with them in Afghanistan and I recspect a lot their activity and professionalism they show during accomplishing tasks.” – said ISAF Commander General John R. Allen during meeting with Deputy Defence Minister Czesław Mroczek.
2012-04-20
20.04. Warsaw. „We are interested in realizing the decisions of the Lisbon summit, transition process and cooperation with Afghan government after 2014.” – said Minister T. Siemoniak during meeting with Afghan Minister of Foreign Affairs Zalmai Rassaoul.
2012-04-19
On Thursday, April 18 transferring command to the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent took place in base Ghazni. Secretary of State in Ministry of National Defence Czesław Mroczek, representatives of Polish Parliament, ISAF Regional Command East and Afghan authorities were present at change of command ceremony.
2012-04-19
On Thursday, April 19, Undersecretary of State in Ministry of National Defence for Armament and Modernization Marcin Idzik met with representatives of Committee I of House of Representatives of Indonesia, responsible for foreign affairs and security.
2012-04-18
18.04. Brussels. A Meeting of North Atlantic Council in the formula of NATO Defence Ministers finished. Minister Tomasz Siemoniak participated in it. During the meeting issues concerning among other things NATO summit in Chicago and missile defence were discussed.
2012-04-16
16.04. „You are needed very much as thanks to your everyday service our society is safe.” – said Minister Tomasz Siemoniak during ceremony on the occasion of Engineering Forces Day – Sapper’s Day taking place in front of “Chwała Saperom” (In Memory of Sappers) monument in Warsaw.
2012-04-13
12-14. 04. Bratislava. Undersecretary of State in the MoND for Defence Policy Zbigniew Włosowicz represented Poland at GLOBSEC 2012 Bratislava Security Forum. The conference, dedicated to global security, is organised by the Slovak Atlantic Commission (SAC).
2012-04-13
13.04. Warsaw. „I think you made a very good choice as the Military University of Technology is an unbeatable school at the moment” – said Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak during meeting with students of Military University of Technology.
2012-04-13
12.04. “The spring that is accompanying our meeting is also a spring of hope for various fields of cooperation with countries you represent.” – said Minister Tomasz Siemoniak addressing military attachés accredited to Poland.
2012-04-11
12-13.04. Chief of General Staff General Mieczysław Cieniuch paid an official visit to Switzerland, at the invitation of the Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General André Blattmann.
2012-04-06
06.04. "Another rotation of Polish Military Contingent is present in Afghanistan and international forces are preparing for transition. - That strategy will be continued in order to realise the international community intention of withdrawing till the end of 2014." – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak to Polish Press Agency.
2012-04-06
06.04. Good morning from Warsaw! Good morning from General Staff – Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said to soldiers gathered at the other side of the connection. – We are waiting for you and missing you in Poland.
2012-04-04
04.04. „We have to invest in various international initiatives and be active in the sphere of defence as this is what our interests dictate”. – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during the second day session of the 8th Yearly Briefing for Military Attachés.
2012-04-02
On 2 April Major General Bogusław Samol took up the position of Deputy Commander of Multinational Corps Northeast in Szczecin.
2012-04-02
02.04. President Bronisław Komorowski paid a one-day visit to Kosovo. He was accompanied by Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak and the chief of General Staff General Mieczysław Cieniuch.
march 2012 y.
General Stanisław Maczek’s 120th birth anniversary
2012-03-31
31.03. Two momentous anniversaries fall in 2012 – the 70th anniversary of creating the 1st Polish Armoured Division in Scotland (25 February) and the 120th birth anniversary of LtGen Stanisław Maczek – the creator of the legendary unit, the tradition of which has been cultivated for over 20 years by “Czarna Dywizja” (Black Division) from Żagań (31 March).
2012-03-31
On Saturday, 31st March in Świętoszów Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in the last episode of “BORSUK 12” - the biggest in 2012 tactical exercise with soldiers of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Division.
2012-03-29
“Behind the Veterans Law taking effect there is work of the government, work of the President and complete agreement among political forces.” - said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during press conference organised on the day when the Veterans Law came into force.
2012-03-29
As Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak announced earlier, on 29th March multipurpose helicopters for the Land Forces, Polish Navy and the Air Force were put out to tender.
2012-03-28
28.03. Warsaw. “We treat Polish-Czech dialogue very seriously, taking advantage of cultural and geographical closeness and of the fact that we like each other.” – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during opening of “Czech-Polish defence industries cooperation forum”.
2012-03-26
On Monday, 26 March a meeting of Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden Staffan Herrstrom, concerning Polish-Swedish cooperation in the field of security, took place in Warsaw.
2012-03-23
23. 03. Cracow. On Friday Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in the farewell ceremony for soldiers of the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent who will start service in Afghanistan soon.
2012-03-22
22.03. Brussels. European Defence Agency projects, EU engagement in operations and NATO summit in Chicago were the main subjects of the EU Defence Ministers meeting in which minister Tomasz Siemoniak participated.
2012-03-21
21.03. Warsaw. „Signing today’s memorandum is a visible sign of initiating close co-operation with wide prospects for the future” – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during meeting with Defence Minister of Italy Giampaolo di Paola.
2012-03-20
20.03 Warsaw. Activities supporting Afghan National Security Forces and Afghan government were the main subject of talks at today’s meeting of Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak with the United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Mark Grossman.
2012-03-09
Phoenix Suns player Marcin Gortat invited a soldier who served in Afghanistan to the match of his team.
2012-03-08
08. 03. “For us, people who love Poland and Polish Armed Forces, you are a role-model and a legend.” – said Minister of National Defence to Gen. Ścibor-Rylski during scientific session in Museum of Polish Armed Forces.
2012-03-06
06.03. „You are accomplishing mission in Afghanistan risking your health and life. You are ensuring security in this difficult region of the world in the best way possible. Please accept my words of gratitude and satisfaction with your service and dedication.” – said President Bronisław Komorowski during meeting with soldiers in base Ghazni.
2012-03-02
1-2.03. Warsaw. On Thursday the first round of talks between Ministries of Foreign Affairs and National Defence of Poland and Romania within Strategic Partnership, initiated in 2009, took place.
february 2012 y.
Ashton Baldwin Carter met with Polish soldiers in Ghazni
2012-02-27
24.02. Afghanistan. United States Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Baldwin Carter paid an official visit to Polish Task Force „White Eagle” in base Ghazni.
2012-02-23
23.02. On Wednesday the Special Forces Commander BrigGen Torgeir Gratrud visited Special Forces Command in Cracow.
2012-02-23
23.02. Officers from Provincial Reconstruction Team – Maj. Paweł Chabielski, Capt. Robert Walkiewicz and Lt. Wojciech Zaborowski got „Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals”, awarded for outstanding achievements.
2012-02-23
23.02. On Thursday Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak observed certification exercise for soldiers of the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent Afghanistan.
2012-02-21
For six days soldiers of combat groups of the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan were taking the most important exam before the mission - certification exercise PANTERA-12.
2012-02-21
21. 02. Intensive operational activities of Special Forces, analytical intelligence work, effective reconnaissance and international co-operation played a part in arresting the suspected of attack on Polish soldiers.
2012-02-17
17.02. Prague. Transatlantic relations and strengthening bilateral co-operation in the field of security were subjects of today’s Polish-Czech consultations. Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence participate in the meeting.
2012-02-16
17. 02. On Friday HMS “Bulwark”, the Flagship of the Royal Navy moored at Nabrzeże Francuskie (French Coast) in Gdynia civilian harbor and stayed there till Tuesday. On Saturday and Sunday the ship was open for the public.
2012-02-13
10.02. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in a meeting of a Committee for Co-ordinating Organisation of UEFA European Football Championships EURO 2012.
2012-02-13
10.02 Soldiers from Special Forces and special services arrested next two terrorists suspected of carrying out an attack in December 2011 in which five Polish soldiers were killed.
2012-02-08
8.02. Szczecin. „Today’s meeting is one more impulse for further bilateral co-operation of the armed forces of both countries” – with these words Minister Tomasz Siemoniak started bilateral talks with German Defence Minister.
2012-02-04
4.02. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in the 48th Munich Security Conference, entitled „Building a Euro-Atlantic Security Community”.
2012-02-03
3.02. Soldiers from Special Forces Group in Afghanistan carried out one more successful action of liberating a hostage.
2012-02-02
On 2-3 February minister Tomasz Siemoniak participated in informal meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels.
2012-02-01
1.02. „I am very glad that we met as this meeting precedes next ones, that will be more intensive in the field of security policy as well as Polish-American relations” – said minister Siemoniak during meeting with the US Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein.
january 2012 y.
Croatia joined MNCNE as the 12th country
2012-01-31
30. 01. “Signing the Note of Accession emphasises Croatia’s effort towards tightening relations with NATO.” – the MNCNE commander LtGen Rainer Korff said during a ceremony of signing the document.
2012-01-28
27.01. Present situation, prospects of development of Polish Special Forces and preparation of Special Forces Command for commanding the Allied special operations were the main subjects discussed at the meeting of the commander of Special Forces BrigGen Piotr Patalong with the Chief of Defence of Lithuania LtGen Arvydas POCIUS.
2012-01-20
20.01. Common Security and Defence Policy, the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago and co-operation within Visegrad Group were the main subjects of talks of Minister Tomasz Siemoniak and the Czech Defence Minister Alexandr Vondra.
2012-01-20
On Friday, 20th January President of the Republic of Poland Bronisław Komorowski visited Commandos Military Unit in Lubliniec.
2012-01-19
18-19.01. 166th NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence session took place in NATO HQ Brussels.
2012-01-17
16.01. Warsaw. On Monday in front of the Presidential Palace, for the first time in a new formula, a ceremony of swearing-in a new post of honour, guarding the seat of the President took place.
2012-01-17
16.01. On Monday over 600 volunteers began a preparation service for National Reserve Forces in training centres of the Land Forces.
2012-01-16
16.01. Warsaw. Bilateral Polish-Israeli co-operation, military situation in the Middle East and the matter of threat from Iran were the main topics of the meeting of Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak with Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affair of Israel Avigdor Lieberman.
2012-01-16
12.01. Ghazni. Ceremonial inauguration of the beginning of transition process in the city of Ghazni took place.
2012-01-16
Soldiers of Polish Special Forces carried out an operation as a result of which hostages were freed and terrorists neutralised.
2012-01-16
10.01. In Polish base Ghazni a ceremony of admission of American soldiers from Task Force Creek to Polish Task Force took place.
2012-01-10
9. 01. Chief of General Staff of Polish Armed Forces General Mieczysław Cieniuch visited the USA. He began the visit with a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey.
2012-01-04
04.01. On Wednesday a meeting of minister Tomasz Siemoniak with the command cadre and the personnel of Warsaw Garrison Command took place.
2012-01-04
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2012-01-01
01.01. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak visited soldiers during their 24-hours duty in Air Operation Centre.
Poland as a frame country (state) of VBG UE
2012-05-04
04, May, Litoměřice. During today's meeting of ministers of defense of Visegrad Group countries its participants agreed that Poland will be a frame country (state) of Visegrad Battle Group of Europeen Union, that is being prepared for duty in the first half of 2016.
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Polish MiGs-29 in Albacete2012-05-03
Three MiG-29 fighters and 36 soldiers from 23rd Tactical Aviation Base in Mińsk Mazowiecki for the third time participate in training Tactical Leadership Programme in Albacete, Spain.
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Soldier´s service under "White-Red"2012-05-02
Celebrated on 2nd May in Poland, Flag Day is one of the youngest national holidays in our country, made under the Act of 20 February 2004 amending the Law on Coat, Colours and Anthem of the Polish Republic.
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april 2012 y.
NATO and EU Military Committees Session
2012-04-27
On April 24-26 Chief of General Staff of Polish Armed Forces General Mieczysław Cieniuch participated in sessions of NATO and the EU Military Committees.
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Transferring key to the sky of Baltic states2012-04-26
On April 26 in QRA Base of Lithuanian Air Forces in Siauliai a ceremony of transferring „symbolic key to the sky of Baltic states” between commanders of Polish and German contingents took place.
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Minister Siemoniak at Parliamentary Defence Committee2012-04-26
25.04. “Preparations for NATO summit in Chicago are intensive. However, there are still things that need to be established.” - Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said during Parliamentary Defence Committee session.
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Polish-Cypriot agreement on defence cooperation initialed2012-04-25
25.04. Warsaw. In Military Foreign Affairs Department of MoND Undersecretary of State for International Affairs Zbigniew Włosowicz PhD and Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus Andreas Zenonos initialed the project of agreement between government of the Republic of Poland and government of the Republic of Cyprus on bilateral defence cooperation.
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Beata Oczkowicz appointed as Deputy Minister of National Defence 2012-04-25
25.04. Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, on a motion of the Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak nominated Beata Oczkowicz as Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of National Defence.
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European Commanders of Land Forces meet in Warsaw 2012-04-25
24. 04. Warsaw. „I feel honoured to host so many distinguished guests in Warsaw”. – said Polish Land Forces Commander LtGen Zbigniew Głowienka opening three-day session of Land Forces Commanders from European countries.
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Cooperation with Arab countries established 2012-04-24
Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Minister Tomasz Siemoniak finished their visit in United Arab Emirates. Next, they will have meetings in Saudi Arabia.
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Minister Siemoniak visits United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia 2012-04-23
21-24.04. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak is accompanying the Prime Minister Donald Tusk during visit in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Interest of Polish armament industry is the topic of Minister Siemoniak’s discussions.
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ISAF Commander General John Allen paid a visit to Warsaw2012-04-20
20.04. „Thank you for great cooperation for coalition. (…) I had served with Polish soldiers in Iraq. Today, as a NATO comander I spend a lot of time with them in Afghanistan and I recspect a lot their activity and professionalism they show during accomplishing tasks.” – said ISAF Commander General John R. Allen during meeting with Deputy Defence Minister Czesław Mroczek.
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Minister T. Siemoniak met with Afghan Minister of Foreign Affairs 2012-04-20
20.04. Warsaw. „We are interested in realizing the decisions of the Lisbon summit, transition process and cooperation with Afghan government after 2014.” – said Minister T. Siemoniak during meeting with Afghan Minister of Foreign Affairs Zalmai Rassaoul.
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11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent in Ghazni2012-04-19
On Thursday, April 18 transferring command to the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent took place in base Ghazni. Secretary of State in Ministry of National Defence Czesław Mroczek, representatives of Polish Parliament, ISAF Regional Command East and Afghan authorities were present at change of command ceremony.
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Deputy Defence Minister Marcin Idzik meets with Indonesian MPs 2012-04-19
On Thursday, April 19, Undersecretary of State in Ministry of National Defence for Armament and Modernization Marcin Idzik met with representatives of Committee I of House of Representatives of Indonesia, responsible for foreign affairs and security.
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Minister Siemoniak at NATO and the EU Defence Ministers meeting 2012-04-18
18.04. Brussels. A Meeting of North Atlantic Council in the formula of NATO Defence Ministers finished. Minister Tomasz Siemoniak participated in it. During the meeting issues concerning among other things NATO summit in Chicago and missile defence were discussed.
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Sapper’s Day celebration 2012-04-16
16.04. „You are needed very much as thanks to your everyday service our society is safe.” – said Minister Tomasz Siemoniak during ceremony on the occasion of Engineering Forces Day – Sapper’s Day taking place in front of “Chwała Saperom” (In Memory of Sappers) monument in Warsaw.
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GLOBSEC 2012 Bratislava Security Forum2012-04-13
12-14. 04. Bratislava. Undersecretary of State in the MoND for Defence Policy Zbigniew Włosowicz represented Poland at GLOBSEC 2012 Bratislava Security Forum. The conference, dedicated to global security, is organised by the Slovak Atlantic Commission (SAC).
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Minister Siemoniak visited Military University of Technology2012-04-13
13.04. Warsaw. „I think you made a very good choice as the Military University of Technology is an unbeatable school at the moment” – said Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak during meeting with students of Military University of Technology.
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Minister Tomasz Siemoniak met with military diplomatic corps2012-04-13
12.04. “The spring that is accompanying our meeting is also a spring of hope for various fields of cooperation with countries you represent.” – said Minister Tomasz Siemoniak addressing military attachés accredited to Poland.
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Chief of General Staff visits Switzerland 2012-04-11
12-13.04. Chief of General Staff General Mieczysław Cieniuch paid an official visit to Switzerland, at the invitation of the Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General André Blattmann.
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Strategy in Afghanistan without changes2012-04-06
06.04. "Another rotation of Polish Military Contingent is present in Afghanistan and international forces are preparing for transition. - That strategy will be continued in order to realise the international community intention of withdrawing till the end of 2014." – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak to Polish Press Agency.
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Easter video conference in General Staff2012-04-06
06.04. Good morning from Warsaw! Good morning from General Staff – Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said to soldiers gathered at the other side of the connection. – We are waiting for you and missing you in Poland.
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Minister of National Defence at briefing for military attachés2012-04-04
04.04. „We have to invest in various international initiatives and be active in the sphere of defence as this is what our interests dictate”. – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during the second day session of the 8th Yearly Briefing for Military Attachés.
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General Bogusław Samol became MNCNE Deputy Commander 2012-04-02
On 2 April Major General Bogusław Samol took up the position of Deputy Commander of Multinational Corps Northeast in Szczecin.
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President and Minister of Defence visited Polish soldiers in Kosovo2012-04-02
02.04. President Bronisław Komorowski paid a one-day visit to Kosovo. He was accompanied by Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak and the chief of General Staff General Mieczysław Cieniuch.
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march 2012 y.
General Stanisław Maczek’s 120th birth anniversary
2012-03-31
31.03. Two momentous anniversaries fall in 2012 – the 70th anniversary of creating the 1st Polish Armoured Division in Scotland (25 February) and the 120th birth anniversary of LtGen Stanisław Maczek – the creator of the legendary unit, the tradition of which has been cultivated for over 20 years by “Czarna Dywizja” (Black Division) from Żagań (31 March).
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Minister of National Defence visited „BORSUK 12” exercise2012-03-31
On Saturday, 31st March in Świętoszów Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in the last episode of “BORSUK 12” - the biggest in 2012 tactical exercise with soldiers of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Division.
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Veterans Law – minister Tomasz Siemoniak’s press conference 2012-03-29
“Behind the Veterans Law taking effect there is work of the government, work of the President and complete agreement among political forces.” - said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during press conference organised on the day when the Veterans Law came into force.
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Tender for multipurpose helicopters 2012-03-29
As Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak announced earlier, on 29th March multipurpose helicopters for the Land Forces, Polish Navy and the Air Force were put out to tender.
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Czech-Polish defence industries cooperation forum2012-03-28
28.03. Warsaw. “We treat Polish-Czech dialogue very seriously, taking advantage of cultural and geographical closeness and of the fact that we like each other.” – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during opening of “Czech-Polish defence industries cooperation forum”.
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Minister of National Defence met with Ambassador of Sweden 2012-03-26
On Monday, 26 March a meeting of Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden Staffan Herrstrom, concerning Polish-Swedish cooperation in the field of security, took place in Warsaw.
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Farewell ceremony for the 11th rotation of PMC Afghanistan2012-03-23
23. 03. Cracow. On Friday Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in the farewell ceremony for soldiers of the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent who will start service in Afghanistan soon.
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Minister Tomasz Siemoniak at the EU Defence Ministers meeting 2012-03-22
22.03. Brussels. European Defence Agency projects, EU engagement in operations and NATO summit in Chicago were the main subjects of the EU Defence Ministers meeting in which minister Tomasz Siemoniak participated.
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Polish-Italian talks of Defence Ministers in Warsaw 2012-03-21
21.03. Warsaw. „Signing today’s memorandum is a visible sign of initiating close co-operation with wide prospects for the future” – said minister Tomasz Siemoniak during meeting with Defence Minister of Italy Giampaolo di Paola.
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Minister Siemoniak and Ambassador Grossman about Afghanistan2012-03-20
20.03 Warsaw. Activities supporting Afghan National Security Forces and Afghan government were the main subject of talks at today’s meeting of Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak with the United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Mark Grossman.
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Polish soldier at the NBA match 2012-03-09
Phoenix Suns player Marcin Gortat invited a soldier who served in Afghanistan to the match of his team.
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Gen. Ścibor-Rylski at a session in Museum of PAF 2012-03-08
08. 03. “For us, people who love Poland and Polish Armed Forces, you are a role-model and a legend.” – said Minister of National Defence to Gen. Ścibor-Rylski during scientific session in Museum of Polish Armed Forces.
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President Komorowski and minister Siemoniak in Afghanistan 2012-03-06
06.03. „You are accomplishing mission in Afghanistan risking your health and life. You are ensuring security in this difficult region of the world in the best way possible. Please accept my words of gratitude and satisfaction with your service and dedication.” – said President Bronisław Komorowski during meeting with soldiers in base Ghazni.
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First round of Polish-Romanian dialogue on strategic partnership2012-03-02
1-2.03. Warsaw. On Thursday the first round of talks between Ministries of Foreign Affairs and National Defence of Poland and Romania within Strategic Partnership, initiated in 2009, took place.
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february 2012 y.
Ashton Baldwin Carter met with Polish soldiers in Ghazni
2012-02-27
24.02. Afghanistan. United States Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Baldwin Carter paid an official visit to Polish Task Force „White Eagle” in base Ghazni.
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Meeting of Polish and Norwegian Special Forces Commanders 2012-02-23
23.02. On Wednesday the Special Forces Commander BrigGen Torgeir Gratrud visited Special Forces Command in Cracow.
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“Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal” for Polish soldiers2012-02-23
23.02. Officers from Provincial Reconstruction Team – Maj. Paweł Chabielski, Capt. Robert Walkiewicz and Lt. Wojciech Zaborowski got „Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals”, awarded for outstanding achievements.
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Minister Siemoniak visited 11th rotation of PMC Afghanistan2012-02-23
23.02. On Thursday Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak observed certification exercise for soldiers of the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent Afghanistan.
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Exam on Afghanistan2012-02-21
For six days soldiers of combat groups of the 11th rotation of Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan were taking the most important exam before the mission - certification exercise PANTERA-12.
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Two months after attack2012-02-21
21. 02. Intensive operational activities of Special Forces, analytical intelligence work, effective reconnaissance and international co-operation played a part in arresting the suspected of attack on Polish soldiers.
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Polish-Czech consultations 2012-02-17
17.02. Prague. Transatlantic relations and strengthening bilateral co-operation in the field of security were subjects of today’s Polish-Czech consultations. Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence participate in the meeting.
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Polish-British maneuvers on Baltic Sea 2012-02-16
17. 02. On Friday HMS “Bulwark”, the Flagship of the Royal Navy moored at Nabrzeże Francuskie (French Coast) in Gdynia civilian harbor and stayed there till Tuesday. On Saturday and Sunday the ship was open for the public.
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EURO 2012 Committee session2012-02-13
10.02. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in a meeting of a Committee for Co-ordinating Organisation of UEFA European Football Championships EURO 2012.
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Next two bombers captured 2012-02-13
10.02 Soldiers from Special Forces and special services arrested next two terrorists suspected of carrying out an attack in December 2011 in which five Polish soldiers were killed.
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Meeting of Polish and German Defence Ministers in Szczecin2012-02-08
8.02. Szczecin. „Today’s meeting is one more impulse for further bilateral co-operation of the armed forces of both countries” – with these words Minister Tomasz Siemoniak started bilateral talks with German Defence Minister.
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48th Munich Security Conference2012-02-04
4.02. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak participated in the 48th Munich Security Conference, entitled „Building a Euro-Atlantic Security Community”.
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Successful action of Polish soldiers in Afghanistan 2012-02-03
3.02. Soldiers from Special Forces Group in Afghanistan carried out one more successful action of liberating a hostage.
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Minister T. Siemoniak at NATO Defence Ministers meeting 2012-02-02
On 2-3 February minister Tomasz Siemoniak participated in informal meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels.
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Minister T. Siemoniak met with the US Ambassador to Poland2012-02-01
1.02. „I am very glad that we met as this meeting precedes next ones, that will be more intensive in the field of security policy as well as Polish-American relations” – said minister Siemoniak during meeting with the US Ambassador to Poland Lee Feinstein.
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january 2012 y.
Croatia joined MNCNE as the 12th country
2012-01-31
30. 01. “Signing the Note of Accession emphasises Croatia’s effort towards tightening relations with NATO.” – the MNCNE commander LtGen Rainer Korff said during a ceremony of signing the document.
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Chief of Defence of Lithuania in Special Forces Command 2012-01-28
27.01. Present situation, prospects of development of Polish Special Forces and preparation of Special Forces Command for commanding the Allied special operations were the main subjects discussed at the meeting of the commander of Special Forces BrigGen Piotr Patalong with the Chief of Defence of Lithuania LtGen Arvydas POCIUS.
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Meeting of Defence Ministers of Poland and the Czech Republic2012-01-20
20.01. Common Security and Defence Policy, the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago and co-operation within Visegrad Group were the main subjects of talks of Minister Tomasz Siemoniak and the Czech Defence Minister Alexandr Vondra.
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President and Defence Minister visited commandos2012-01-20
On Friday, 20th January President of the Republic of Poland Bronisław Komorowski visited Commandos Military Unit in Lubliniec.
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NATO Military Committee session2012-01-19
18-19.01. 166th NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence session took place in NATO HQ Brussels.
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The swearing-in ceremony of the new guard of honour 2012-01-17
16.01. Warsaw. On Monday in front of the Presidential Palace, for the first time in a new formula, a ceremony of swearing-in a new post of honour, guarding the seat of the President took place.
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Next candidates for National Reserve Forces2012-01-17
16.01. On Monday over 600 volunteers began a preparation service for National Reserve Forces in training centres of the Land Forces.
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A meeting with Israeli Deputy Prime Minister2012-01-16
16.01. Warsaw. Bilateral Polish-Israeli co-operation, military situation in the Middle East and the matter of threat from Iran were the main topics of the meeting of Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak with Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Foreign Affair of Israel Avigdor Lieberman.
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Transition in Ghazni 2012-01-16
12.01. Ghazni. Ceremonial inauguration of the beginning of transition process in the city of Ghazni took place.
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Hostages freed2012-01-16
Soldiers of Polish Special Forces carried out an operation as a result of which hostages were freed and terrorists neutralised.
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Next Americans already in Ghazni2012-01-16
10.01. In Polish base Ghazni a ceremony of admission of American soldiers from Task Force Creek to Polish Task Force took place.
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Chief of General Staff visited USA2012-01-10
9. 01. Chief of General Staff of Polish Armed Forces General Mieczysław Cieniuch visited the USA. He began the visit with a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey.
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Minister Tomasz Siemoniak visited Warsaw Garrison Command2012-01-04
04.01. On Wednesday a meeting of minister Tomasz Siemoniak with the command cadre and the personnel of Warsaw Garrison Command took place.
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ZOOM – new profile on Facebook2012-01-04
Dear Sirs, we would like to invite you to the new profile at Facebook, edited by the MoND – ZOOM (Z Obiektywem Obok Munduru – With an Objective Next to the Uniform).
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Minister Tomasz Siemoniak in Air Operations Centre2012-01-01
01.01. Minister of National Defence Tomasz Siemoniak visited soldiers during their 24-hours duty in Air Operation Centre.
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2012-05-08
W miniony poniedziałek w toruńskim Centrum Szkolenia Artylerii i Uzbrojenia rozpoczął się drugi tego roku turnus służby przygotowawczej, dla kandydatów na żołnierzy Narodowych Sił Rezerwowych. Wśród 240 szeregowych elewów, znalazło się aż 40 kobiet. »
2012-04-30
Kilkuset żołnierzy rezerwy stawiło się w kwietniu do 10 Brygady Kawalerii Pancernej (10BKPanc). Niektórzy rezerwiści złożyli także swoją pierwszą przysięgę wojskową. »
2012-05-11
Polskie „Biało-Czerwone ISKRY” będą gwiazdą międzynarodowych pokazów lotniczych „Iron Wings 2012”, które odbędą się 26 maja br. w Bazie Litewskich Sił Powietrznych w Siauliai, gdzie obecnie stacjonuje PKW ORLIK 4. »
2012-05-06
W sobotę 5 maja br. żołnierze PKW ORLIK 4 odwiedzili stolicę Litwy Wilno oraz pobliski zamek w Trokach. »
