Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed his recognition for those who are diligently fulfilling their assigned duties in various positions to defend the State, but they could not receive medals.
A ceremony to confer Tatmadaw gallantry medals on recipients was held at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon, attended by State Security and Peace Commission Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing.
On the occasion, the Senior General unveiled that on the occasion of Independence Day every year, Tatmadaw confers honours for exceptional service and bravery to those who have carried out difficult duties with full sacrifices, without sparing their lives, adding that at this ceremony, 51 individuals who have earned the “gallantry medal” will be honoured in accordance with established tradition.
He expressed his recognition for those who are diligently fulfilling their assigned duties in various positions to defend the State, but they could not receive medals.
He highlighted that Tatmadaw has not only engaged in military clashes but has also confronted political struggles, thereby establishing a unique historical milestone known as national political leadership.
He noted that Tatmadaw members and their family members should respect and value the honour of Tatmadaw, urging them to fully understand the immense significance of independence alongside the responsibility of defending the State, and to diligently and courageously carry out their respective duties.
The Senior General highlighted that due to their loyalty and integrity toward the nation and the people, these well-deserved honours are being conferred. In addition, the State and Tatmadaw continue to manage necessary support for the welfare and well-being of Tatmadaw family members, and to ensure that brave and dedicated soldiers are nurtured and encouraged. He emphasized that the State and Tatmadaw will always be ready to continue carrying out all appropriate fulfilment for Tatmadaw members. He stressed that Myanmar’s Tatmadaw is being developed and maintained as a modern, patriotic army (Standard Army) with strong discipline, capability, and combat power, aimed at enabling it to engage in conventional warfare effectively and to ensure it is not exploited or manipulated on the global political stage.
The Senior General underscored that Phase I of the multiparty democratic general election was successfully held on 28 December 2025, and Phases II and III will continue to be conducted this month. This demonstrates Tatmadaw’s respect for the State and the people, its faithful fulfilment of commitments, and its integrity. The dutiful efforts of Tatmadaw members helped the successful conduct of the election.
He urged that if the democratic system desired by the entire population is to be strong and well-established, then all citizens must actively participate in the processes that ensure the successful conduct of elections. Likewise, Tatmadaw must continue to work hand in hand with the people in these efforts.
The Senior General presented gallantry medals to seven Colonels, six Lieutenant Colonels, 14 Majors, four Captains, one Lieutenant, four Warrant Officers II, one Quartermaster Sergeant, three Sergeants, five Corporals, and six Lance Corporals, respectively.
The Senior General hosted a tea party for medal recipients. Meanwhile, the Myawaddy Entertainment Troupe performed song entertainment.
After the ceremony, the Senior General, his wife and party cordially greeted the medal winners.
Also, present at the ceremony were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, the wife of the Senior General, Commission Vice-Chairman Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Vice-Senior General Thiri Pyanchi Maha Thray Sithu Soe Win, Commission Member Prime Minister Zeya Kyaw Htin Tharay Sithu U Nyo Saw and his wife, the Commission Member Executive Chief and his wife, the Commission Secretary and his wife, Commission members and their wives, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, Union-level dignitaries, Union ministers and their wives, medal recipient Tatmadaw members and inheritors.
MNA/TTA
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