For mass heroism and bravery, fortitude and courage displayed by the army personnel during combat operations to defend the Fatherland and state interests in armed conflicts, the President resolved to award the honorary Guards designation to the 36th Combined Arms Army which shall henceforth be referred to as the 36th Guards Combined Arms Army.
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36th Combined Arms Army awarded honorary Guards designation
The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 36th Combined Arms Army.