For mass heroism and bravery, steadfastness and courage shown by the regiment's personnel in combat operations to defend the Fatherland and national interests in armed conflicts, the President has resolved to confer the honorary Guards designation on the 18th Air Assault Regiment. Henceforth it shall be referred to as the 18th Guards Air Assault Regiment.
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Honorary Guards designation conferred on 18th Air Assault Regiment
The President signed the Executive Order On Conferring an Honorary Title on the 18th Air Assault Regiment.