Croatian Air Force marks 32nd anniversary
Being an airman is not just a profession, but a unique calling that carries the values of patriotism, philanthropy and the willingness to assist others, Minister Anušić said
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić as a representative of the Croatian Prime Minister attended a ceremony held to celebrate the anniversary of the Croatian Air Force establishment at the Colonel Marko Živković Barracks in Velika Gorica.
Apart from numerous former and current Croatian Air Force members, the anniversary ceremony was also attended by Croatian President and Commander-in-Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Zoran Milanović, Deputy Chief of the CAF General Staff Lieutenant General Siniša Jurković, Croatian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Michael Križanec, Military Ordinary Monsignor Jure Bogdan, members of the Croatian Parliament and other guests.
On this occasion, the Croatian Air Force personnel received promotions, awards and commendations. A total of seven Croatian Air Force members were promoted, 14 of them were commended, and 26 Croatian Air Force members were awarded.
Minister Anušić congratulated the Croatian Air Force members on their 32nd anniversary. He thanked them for their tireless contribution to building and strengthening of this demanding service of the victorious Croatian Armed Forces since the Homeland War, and for carrying out all their demanding and challenging tasks professionally, responsibly and honourably.
Congratulating the Croatian Air Force on its 32nd anniversary, President Zoran Milanović pointed out that the Croatian Air Force currently possesses truly modern and advanced technologies: “It is up to you to continue to perform your work professionally and responsibly. I congratulate all those who have been promoted, commended and awarded. There are a lot of people here on who we can be proud of and who work with dedication for the good of their country and the Croatian people”.
Croatian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Michael Križanec congratulated all former and current colleagues, and all airmen on their 32nd anniversary, pointing out that today we should remember with immense gratitude all the predecessors who had woven themselves, their youth, and their lives into the establishment of the Croatian Air Force and our country’s freedom.
“From the establishment of the Croatian Air Force until present day, a lot has changed and is constantly changing. We literally started from scratch, the Croatian Air Force was created from nothing, and today it is growing into a modern air force”, he pointed out and concluded: “The Croatian Air Force is not just an organization; it is not just an organizational unit, and it is not a military hierarchy. It is a family and a team. It is an honour to be a member of the Croatian Air Force family and the Croatian Armed Forces, and we are called to justify that honour every day with our thoughts and actions. I expect all airmen to do their best in further establishment and development of capabilities that guarantee peace and security.”
