President Duda Awards Military Promotions Ahead of National Day

The news in Polish

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

Text Comprehension

Question: Who received a promotion at the ceremony?

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

Vocabulary

Polish	English
wręczyć	to hand over
awans (m.)	promotion
ceremonia (f.)	ceremony
podkreślić	to 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.

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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