Armenian American military veterans to be praised at ANC-WR BanquetNovember 8, 2011 - 10:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee – Western Region (ANC-WR) has announced that it will honor several Armenian American military veterans at the 2011 ANCA-WR Annual Banquet, which will take place on Saturday, November 26 at the Universal Sheraton Hotel. “Every year, Americans mark Veterans’ Day to honor our military servicemen and servicewomen. It is of special significance to honor them this year, on the tenth anniversary of September 11, in recognition of the many sacrifices they have made throughout their service in the U.S. military,” said ANCA-WR Board chairman Andrew Kzirian. Among the veterans being honored are Marine Sergeant Hovig Margossian; Army Private First Class Karo Krtikashyan; Marine Corporal Kevork Khachadurian; Army Sergeant John Merguerian; Army Captain Raffi Yeremian; Marine Lance Corporal Jimmy Abbamontian; and Pharmacist Mate First Class Nikki Smith for their selfless and honorable service in the U.S. military. They join Army Captain Adrineh Shahijanian Gouloomian and Marine Staff Sergeant Baleny Minas as part of the group of honorees who have been chosen to be representatives of the thousands of Armenian Americans who have nobly served in the U.S. military throughout the history of the United States.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
