Within the framework of the Official Day of the Nationwide Flag, this July 9, in all of the navy models of the nation, troopers carried out the act of Oath earlier than the Nationwide Flag, symbolizing their voluntary dedication to serve Chile.
And our O’Higgins area was not alien to this date, finishing up the principle ceremony of the Oath of Allegiance to the Flag within the Plaza de Los Héroes in Rancagua, which was embellished to obtain the contingent that might perform crucial dedication of their navy lives, swearing loyalty to the nationwide emblem “to the purpose of giving their lives if needed.”
The ceremony started with honors to presidential delegate Fabio López and the elevating of the Nationwide Flag. Later, the Assistant of the Military Aviation Brigade, Colonel Edmundo Laude, addressed these current, highlighting the importance of the voluntary dedication that younger navy personnel assume with the nation.
On this manner, the attendees witnessed the dedication of 94 troopers, together with 3 officers, 14 non-commissioned officers, 2 reserve non-commissioned officers, 2 skilled enlisted troopers and 73 conscript troopers from the Military Aviation Brigade who pronounced with drive and conviction the oath that commits them to serve and defend the nation and their compatriots, even giving their lives if needed.
Impressed by the instance of the 77 troopers of the heroic deed of La Concepción, who within the Peruvian mountains on July 9 and 10, 1882 gave their lives for his or her nation and their flag, at this time’s troopers are dedicated to following their legacy because the heroes of that deed did. These embrace Ignacio Carrera Pinto, 34 years outdated, Second Lieutenant Julio Montt, 20, Second Lieutenant Arturo Pérez Canto, simply 17, and Second Lieutenant Luis Cruz Martínez, simply 15 years outdated, and all of the nameless heroes who, in our nation’s navy historical past, have honored their oath within the achievement of their obligation.
For the brand new sworn in officers, the ceremony represents their full incorporation into the Chilean Military, an establishment they selected to serve the nation and the place they hope to develop personally and professionally. It’s price remembering that the standard “Arms Vigil” ceremony was held the evening earlier than, permitting the younger males to mirror on the challenges of a navy profession and their duties to their nation.
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