President Duda Awards Military Promotions Ahead of National Day

Learner News | 11/11/2024

Today, in Polish Learner News, our topic is a significant military promotion ceremony attended by President Duda, highlighting the role of leadership amid regional tensions and underscoring hopes for a peaceful future. Who was recognized, and what hopes were shared?

President Duda Awards Military Promotions Ahead of National Day

The news in Polish

Prezydent Andrzej Duda wręczył1 awanse2 wojskowe przed Świętem Niepodległości. Wielu oficerów otrzymało nowe stopnie, na przykład generał Dariusz Parylak. Ceremonia3 podkreśliła4 ważną rolę dowódców5 w obliczu napięć regionalnych. Prezydent mówił o obowiązkach6 oficerów, mając nadzieję na pokój. To ważna tradycja dla polskich sił zbrojnych.

  1. wręczyć
    Podać komuś coś, np. dyplom lub nagrodę. ↩︎
  2. awans (m.)
    Podniesienie kogoś na wyższe stanowisko lub stopień. ↩︎
  3. ceremonia (f.)
    Oficjalne wydarzenie z określonym porządkiem. ↩︎
  4. podkreślić
    Zwrócić szczególną uwagę na coś. ↩︎
  5. dowódca (m.)
    Osoba, która kieruje oddziałem lub całą armią. ↩︎
  6. obowiązek (m.)
    Coś, co ktoś powinien zrobić lub do czego jest zobowiązany. ↩︎

Translation

President Andrzej Duda presented military promotions ahead of Independence Day. Many officers received new ranks, such as General Dariusz Parylak. The ceremony highlighted the important role of commanders amidst regional tensions. The President spoke about the officers’ duties, expressing hope for peace. This is an important tradition for the Polish armed forces.

Text Comprehension

Question: Who received a promotion at the ceremony?

General Dariusz Parylak received a promotion.

Question: What did President Duda express hope for during the ceremony?

President Duda expressed hope for peace.

Vocabulary

PolishEnglish
wręczyćto hand over
awans (m.)promotion
ceremonia (f.)ceremony
podkreślićto emphasise
dowódca (m.)commander
obowiązek (m.)duty

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The highest promotion awarded was to General Major Dariusz Parylak, who advanced to the rank of General of the Armed Corps. Parylak commands the Multinational Corps Northeast, a significant NATO component based in Szczecin, crucial for defence on Europe’s eastern flank.

Several officers ascended to the rank of Division General. This included Brigadier General Tomasz Dominikowski, Commander of the Warsaw Garrison, Brigadier General Jarosław Górowski, Commander of the Multinational Division Northeast, and Brigadier General Jacek Ostrowski, Inspector of the Branches of the Armed Forces.

President Duda Awards Military Promotions Ahead of National Day
President Duda Awards Military Promotions Ahead of National Day

In the same vein, the position of Vice Admiral was granted to Kadm. Jarosław Wypijewski, who serves as Director in the department governing the armed forces at the National Security Bureau.

Promotions also spanned the ranks of Brigadier General and Senior Brigadier General within the Polish State Fire Service. The officials raised were those responsible for fire and safety commands in significant regions like Lower Silesia and Silesian provinces.

Moreover, advancements were also noted within the Polish police force. Appointees to the rank of Chief Inspector included figures such as Tomasz Michułka, deputy chief of police, and senior officials from key cities.

President Duda, reflecting on the ongoing war across Poland’s eastern borders, underscored the responsibility and commitment required from those ascending to these roles. He expressed hopes for continued peace but acknowledged the pressing demands current leaders face. The ceremony, laden with its solemn promise of duty, marks an annual tradition of recognising and empowering those standing at the defence helm of the nation.

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