Georgian Infantry Battalion Celebrates Independence Day

The Republic of Georgia has been around for as many as 2,600 years. Although its history is rich with tradition, Georgia hasn't always been able to call itself a free country until May 26, 1918 when it broke apart from the Trans-Caucasus Commissariat.

To celebrate their 89 years of independence, soldiers from the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion, 3rd Brigade of the Georgian Army, stationed in Baghdad's "International Zone" held a ceremony and feast to honor their country's independence that their fellow countrymen had fought for in the past. [More]


Soldiers of the 33rd Light Infantry Battalion, 3rd Brigade of the Georgian Army salute their colors as their national anthem, Tavisupleba (Liberty), plays during a ceremony held on Forward Operating Base Union to honor their independence day, May 26.