Lithuania will swear nearly 700 new members of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union

“Freedom is not a gift. Freedom must not only be used, but also to protect it, so it is the duty of each of us to be prepared to defend it. The better the public is ready and motivated to participate in universal defense, the safer our dear homeland will be, ”said the Deputy Commander of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union, temporarily replacing the Union Commander, Col. lt. Gediminas Latvys.

On the morning of March 11 in Lukiškės Square in Vilnius, nearly 200 adult shooters are preparing to pronounce the words of the shooter's oath, and nearly 300 young people from 11 to 18 will give a pledge to the young shooter.

Citizens of the European Union and NATO, who live in Lithuania, will also participate in the solemn event in Vilnius – they will become sponsors of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union.

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« The growing ranks of the Riflemen are the growing citizens' concentration, the desire to create a safer country with free, dignified and responsible people, » said the commander of the 10th team of King Mindaugas Riflemen (Vilnius County). mjr. Mindaugas Milius.

Celebrations of nearly a hundred new members will join the Riflemen's Union on March 11 and the oath and pledge ceremony will take place in the Vytautas Magnus War Museum garden on Tuesday, where noon traditionally Kaunas residents and city guests gather to celebrate the restoration of Lithuania's independence.

Photo by the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union

“I am delighted with our growing ranks and urge everyone who is still considering taking action. In the event of a crisis, there will be no time to learn. So go to the Riflemen's Union, and nearly 17,000 of our siblings will stand next to you, ”said Col. lt. Gediminas Latvys, emphasizing that the organization is open to all citizens of the country, despite physical fitness or age.

In addition to preparing for armed resistance and state defense, the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union, but also many unarmed activities. The organization develops cyber surgeries, unmanned aircraft, medical prama, logistics, communication and information technology, psychological support and other capabilities, and educational, sports and cultural activities.