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On 31 March 2022, at the Baltic Barracks in Szczecin, the National Support Unit of the Multinational Corps North-East, a component of the Command Support Brigade of the Multinational Corps North-East, celebrated its 6^th anniversary.

The main highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the Polish Army Flag by the Brigade Commander, Col. Mirosław Postołowicz.

The flag represents respect for colours, traditions and national symbols and it is a source of pride and satisfaction for soldiers and employees of a military unit.

In his speech, Chief National Support Unit, Lieutenant Colonel Piotr Wawrzyniak, underlined the significance of receiving the Flag by the unit: 

Pride, respect and satisfaction from receiving the Polish Army Flag from the hands of the Brigade Commander is what every commander would like to experience. (...)

"However, it means also a commitment to maintaining standards and values on which the National Support Unit is built. As Chief National Support Unit, I have confidence that the soldiers and personnel of the Unit will stand up to this challenge. You are professionals and I know that you will perform each task entrusted to you at the highest possible level."

The National Support Unit of the Headquarters Multinational Corps North-East was established in 2016 on the basis of two former units - the National Support Element and HQ Coy at the Headquarters Multinational Corps North-East.

The ceremonial handing over of duties to the Chief National Support Unit was carried out by the Commander Command Support Brigade of the Multinational North-East Corps, Col Jacek Rolak.

The first Chief National Support Unit was Lt. Col. Dariusz ŻUREK serving art this post from 2016 to 2020, and from 2020 until now this post has been assumed by Lt. Col. Piotr Wawrzyniak.