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National Holiday: Armed Forces with Spectacular Program at Vienna's Heldenplatz

Auch heuer wird es am Nationalfeiertag ein umfangreiches Programm geben.
Auch heuer wird es am Nationalfeiertag ein umfangreiches Programm geben. ©APA/MAX SLOVENCIK
On National Day, the Austrian Armed Forces will present an impressive demonstration at Vienna's Heldenplatz to mark its 70th anniversary, highlighting both the extensive equipment and the newly launched career platform.

The preparations for the National Day on Sunday are underway at the Austrian Armed Forces. A "dynamic demonstration" is planned, said Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) at a press conference on Wednesday. For this year's anniversary of 70 years of the Armed Forces, 50 years of comprehensive national defense, and 30 years of performance shows, they want to offer something new on National Day and present all available vehicle types. The Armed Forces' career platform has also been launched.

Promotion for the Armed Forces

Equipment is one thing, said Tanner, but: "We also need the appropriate personnel." Therefore, she wants to use the coming days as promotion for the Armed Forces. "Our primary task is still to maintain and secure peace," said the Minister. The strongest argument for this is neutrality.

ORF Director General Roland Weißmann emphasized the "great connection" between his broadcaster and the Armed Forces. In October, they again offered a special program this year. Two television documentaries and a radio feature focused on the Armed Forces. On National Day, ORF will broadcast live from Heldenplatz.

The military commander of Vienna, Kurt Wagner, presented the program for Sunday. On the "Main Stage Heldenplatz," the Armed Forces will then inform about its tasks, equipment, and career opportunities. From 11 a.m., there will be a flyover by the air forces, followed by armored vehicles and a foot formation. More than 1,000 recruits and 20 female recruits will be sworn in, and later there will be parachute jumps.

Presentation of the Armed Forces Career Platform

A "first highlight" for Wagner was already the start of the career platform on Wednesday. The event by the Ministry of Defense, Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF), City of Vienna, and Vienna Education Directorate is primarily intended to inform about apprenticeships. Over 6,000 students were registered, about twice as many as last year. Defense Minister Tanner opened the day together with Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP), Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS), and ÖIF Director Franz Wolf. They all emphasized the good cooperation in the organization and drew the attendees' attention to the program offered.

Black Hawk and Eurofighter at Vienna's Heldenplatz

Afterwards, a "Black Hawk" helicopter of the Armed Forces landed at Heldenplatz. It will also be seen on National Day, along with a Eurofighter model and armored vehicles. Additionally, there will be a flight simulator and virtual offerings.

(APA/Red)

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