The solemn ceremony of rewarding state awards and awarding titles to servicemen and workers of military and law enforcement bodies on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of independence was held on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country. In their speeches the awardees expressed their gratitude to the Head of the state for the high appreciation of their work, constant attention to the issues of modernization of the material and technical base and the improvement of the structure of military and law enforcement bodies, the creation of favorable conditions for the service and life of servicemen and their families. They assured that they would always serve with honor the Fatherland and the people.