Military Medical Support Battalion, Third Infantry Battalion and US Office of Defense Cooperation decorated with Order of Military Merit

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The President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski decorated the Military Medical Support Battalion and the 3rd Infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Brigade of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia and the US Office of Defense Cooperation with Order of Military Merit.

The Military Medical Support Battalion was decorated for its high professionalism, sacrifice and exceptional contribution to the performance of the unit’s mission by preserving and improving the health of the members of the army and the Ministry of Defense and thus maintaining the necessary level of combat readiness, medical support in dealing with and remediation of natural disasters and crises, participation in peace operations and selfless professional support of the Ministry of Health in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 3rd Infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Brigade was decorated for its high professionalism, sacrifice and exceptional contribution to the performance of tasks in dealing with and repairing of natural disasters, securing the southern border during the migrant crisis and support in COVID-19 pandemic management activities in the crisis regions in the municipalities of Debar and Centar Zhupa.

The US Office of Defense Cooperation was decorated for its continued support and assistance in the process of strengthening the capabilities and standards of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia, as well as for strengthening the cooperation and partnership between the United States of America and the Republic of North Macedonia.

The Order of Military Merit is awarded to members of security forces for the successes achieved in the field.