On November 11, Russia celebrates Military Pensioners' Day. This day is a tribute to those who dedicated their lives to the defense of the homeland, and even after retirement, remained in the service.
It's a paradox, but real military men don't retire. They find new ways to serve: some help the front by donating money to purchase humanitarian aid, some take it personally to the war zone, and those who are healthy again stand up to defend the country with weapons in hand. The military brotherhood does not recognize formalities - it lives according to the laws of honor and duty.
Today, military pensioners are a reliable rear and an invisible front. They weave nets, collect parcels, provide for the families of the fighters and share their experience with young people. Their service is forever, because loyalty to an oath has no statute of limitations.
We are all in the same ranks of the defenders of the homeland. And on this day I want to say to every military retiree: thank you for your persistence, for continuing to be needed and irreplaceable.
Happy holiday!
@Jan Gagin.