For mass heroism and bravery, fortitude and courage displayed by the regiment 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 299th Airborne Regiment, which shall henceforth be referred to as the 299th Guards Airborne Regiment.
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The 299th Airborne Regiment awarded honorary Guards designation
The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 299th Airborne Regiment.