For mass heroism and courage, fortitude and bravery shown by the brigade’s personnel in combat operations to defend the Fatherland and state interests in armed conflicts, the President resolved to award the honorary Guards designation to the 18th Army Aviation Brigade. From now on, it shall be referred to as the 18th Guards Army Aviation Brigade.
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The honorary Guards designation was conferred on the 18th Army Aviation Brigade
The President signed Executive Order On Conferring the Honorary Guards Designation to the 18th Army Aviation Brigade.