cooked 800 servings of pasta and served lemonade

Sagittarius – not just an armed citizen

« Sagittarius is not just an armed citizen. It is also a member of the community, a volunteer, teacher, organizer or even a chef, » said Algimantas Poška, ​​commander of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union Priekulė storm, emphasizing that the shooter is first and foremost a conscious person who directs his skills, profession and hobbies.

Sagittarius, often seen in military exercises or hikes, this time on « Italian Days in Klaipeda » appeared in a completely different amplitude – engaged in gourmet mission to produce Italian pasta for « Italian Days » celebrations.

« It is important for us to show that shooting is diverse. It is a commitment not only to defend but also to create, to unite people, to teach, to inspire, » said the commander of Priekulė Riflemen.

At the event organized by Klaipėda City Municipality and Culture Center « Fishermen’s Palace » in « Italian Day in Klaipėda », the shooters of Priekulė storm company cooked Italian pasta in Kazan themselves, where food can be cooked in outdoors – hiking or shooter exercises.

« Not only do such activities make people happy, but it also shows that shooters are universal and can work in a variety of situations – one day we stand in line with weapons and the next we make pots, cook and invite people to communicate by sharing food, fellowship, experiences, » added the commander of the Priekulė Status Company.

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Culinary and rifle tips

Hundreds of portions of pasta were distributed at the celebration, and the townspeople invited the shooters to communicate, produce, get to know and get to know the shooters and their activities.

The chef Gl Demarco is a great example that a foreigner can also become a shooter if he is a citizen of the EU country and lives in Lithuania. Not only did he not only conduct the cooking process together with other siblings, but also shared tips on how to make an exclusive sauce yourself to prevent the food from losing its true Italian taste.

« My first encounters with shooters were celebrations where I made large quantities of food – then the shooters helped where our hands were no longer enough. I remember when ten years ago in Ukraine began the turmoil, I started looking for where I could contribute, help,

As a foreign citizen, GL Demarco could not become a shooter, so at first he just helped to cook. He later became a member of the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union, which opened up even more opportunities: « I learned more about the organization’s activities, gained valuable practical skills. Being part of the Riflemen’s Union allowed me to realize that

According to Gian Luca, at first glance, strangers in the Riflemen’s Union quickly become close. « If bad – help, if good – praise. And for me, as an expat, the shooter brother has shown that I am my own, that I am equal to Lithuanians. Over time, brothers and sister shooters become like a family, » he said.

GL Demarco emphasizes that joining the shooters is not only a desire to help someone, but also serious preparation. « People think, ‘when you need it, I’ll contribute somehow’, but usually don’t know how much knowledge and skills you need. I am delighted to see that the Riflemen’s Union is expanding – we already have nearly 17,000 shooters today, and the number of activities is increasing: catering, communication, logistics, medicine, cybersecurity and information technology, unmanned aircraft and other units. It is fantastic when a person can help his nation, city, community and family by his own knowledge and experience. ”

Gian Luca is open – participating in Sagittarius and exercises not only to maintain physical shape, but also to encourage constant health care and be active. « It is the best remedy for sitting on the couch and bubbling that life is bad. Moving forward, physical and emotional activity helps maintain mood and belief that everything will be fine. »

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Educates young people

While the senior shooters in the Italian Days in Klaipeda took care of pasta, young shooters from the West (Sea) rifle 3 teams made Italian lemon lemonade and served guests of the festival.

« Sagittarius teaches citizenship, respect, volunteering and love for the homeland. Children and teenagers are learning how to plan their time, perform tasks independently, cooperate with older colleagues and be prepared to help the community when they need it most, » said Šarūnas Vaičiulis.

Thus, the production of lemonade for young shooters was not only a fun way to spend leisure time, but also a valuable educational experience: young people volunteered, interacted with people, and operated on a team.

« Sagittarius develops responsible, civic and communal young people. Such events allow them to show their strengths in real life, but among people in real life, » said MJR, Commander of the Western (Sea) Riflemen’s 3rd Team. Arthur Milkint.

In recent years, the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union has been changing and growing, expanding its activities. Those wishing to discover their place in the global defense of the country can choose armed or unarmed defense, different specializations: information technology and communications, communications, cyber security, unmanned aircraft management, logistics, medicine, etc.

“The Riflemen’s Union is a platform that enables people’s anxiety about safety and future to guarantee confidence, peace and preparation. There are endless valuable training and courses for people.

If you think this is not for you – realize that we are the same civilians as you, just making the decision not to wait passively, but to act and recruit your skills. If necessary, we will already know how to not get lost, what to do and how to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, ”said Priekule Rifle Commander A. Poška.