Today is the day Airborne Troops!

Airborne troops - “winged infantry”, “blue berets” - what only epithets are not rewarded Guardsmen paratroopers, but always, at all times and under all circumstances remained consistent strength, courage and reliability of people living on the principle: “No, except for us! “.

History of the Airborne Troops (VDV) originates from the August 2, 1930 - then on the teachings of the Moscow Military District Air Force at Voronezh were released by parachute unit of paratroopers of 12 people.

This experiment allowed the military theorists see the future benefits of paratroops and their tremendous opportunities associated with the rapid coverage of the enemy in the air. Since then, the Day of the Airborne Troops.

Airborne troops have added many bright pages in the history of the Armed Forces. Their valor and bravery and selfless devotion to the motherland forever enveloped with unfading glory. Today warriors paratroopers inspire respect and admiration, as veterans, and young people preparing to serve in the army.

They where the most dangerous, which required a high level combat training and excellent physical training, self-sacrifice and courage. “Blue Berets” is always at the cutting edge - whether a peacekeeping mission, or participation in the antiterrorist operation.
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