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unusual facts about Naval Infantry



Nakhimov Medal

The Medal of Nakhimov was awarded to sailors and soldiers, petty officers and sergeants, ensigns and warrant officers of the Soviet Navy, Naval Infantry and naval units of KGB Border Troops for courage and bravery displayed during the defence of the Soviet Union in naval theatres, while protecting the maritime borders of the USSR, during military duties with a risk to life.


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Battle of Westerplatte

Marine-Stoßtrupp-Kompanie (elite naval infantry company, later renamed Marine-Artillerie-Abteilung 531) and an attached Pioneer platoon from Dessau-Roßlau

Cameroon Air Force

The Cameroon Air Force, along with the Cameroon Army, the Cameroon Navy (including the Naval Infantry), the National Gendarmerie, and the Presidential Guard make up the Cameroonian Armed Forces.

September 16 military parade

Following the double march off the military exhibition begins with a parachute drop by members of the Brigada de Fusileros Paracaidistas and the Mexican Naval Infantry Force's airborne battalion on the Zócalo.