January 28, 2009 - 12:27 AMT
Armenian Army marks 17th birthday
The Armenian Army marks its 17th birthday on January 28. Traditionally, wreaths will be laid to Yerablur, the Memorial of Karabakh war heroes.

A number of events, including students' march to Yerablur and an awarding ceremony in the Defense Ministry, will be held.

The State Committee on Defense was formed by the government's decree in 1991. On December 5, the RA President appointed Vazgen Sargsyan the Minister of Defense. On January 28, 1992, a law on formation of the Armenian National Army was adopted.