For mass heroism and bravery, fortitude and courage shown by the regiment personnel in combat operations to protect the Fatherland and state interests in armed conflicts, the President resolved to award the honorary Guards designation to the 40th Engineer Regiment, which shall from now on be referred to as the 40th Guards Engineer Regiment.
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40th Engineer Regiment awarded honorary Guards designation
The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 40th Engineer Regiment.