Pahor addresses soldiers who failed NATO test

Ljubljana, 23 March - President Borut Pahor has addressed a battalion battle group in an effort to boost morale after the 800-strong unit failed a NATO readiness test, which led to the dismissal of the chief of the general staff in late February. He told the soldiers that the debacle might have wounded their pride but not their soul.

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Maribor
President Borut Pahor during a visit to the Maribor barracks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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