Slovenian Armed Forces Day marked with optimism

Ig, 15 May - Slovenian Armed Forces Day was marked at a special ceremony in Ig on Saturday remembering the day 30 years ago when Slovenian conscripts started serving exclusively in Slovenia. President Borut Pahor, the supreme commander, praised the army for professionalism, dedication and preparedness and as a military pillar of national security.

Ljubljana A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana PM Janez Janša attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
PM Janez Janša attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Slovenia's senior politicians and military officials attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenia's senior politicians and military officials attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ig PM Janez Janša. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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PM Janez Janša.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Defence Minister Matej Tonin attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Matej Tonin attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Defence Minister Matej Tonin and President Borut Pahor attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Matej Tonin and President Borut Pahor attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor and PM Janez Janša attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor and PM Janez Janša attending a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Armed Forces. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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Slovenian Armed Forces.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA
File photo

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor addressing a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor addressing a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Defence Minister Matej Tonin addressing a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Matej Tonin addressing a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Maj-Gen Robert Glavaš, the chief of the general staff, addressing a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Maj-Gen Robert Glavaš, the chief of the general staff, addressing a ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day is held featuring President of Slovenia and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces Borut Pahor, among others. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day is held featuring President of Slovenia and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces Borut Pahor, among others.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day is held featuring President of Slovenia and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Borut Pahor (right), among others. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day is held featuring President of Slovenia and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Borut Pahor (right), among others.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day is held featuring senior officials. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
A ceremony marking Slovenian Armed Forces Day is held featuring senior officials.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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