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“Holidays with the Polish Army” – you can test yourself, spend your time actively and earn PLN 6,000

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In the second half of May 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of National Defense Republic of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the army is preparing a summer training program for young people, mainly high school graduates, who will have longer holidays. This could be the hit of this year's holidays. We indicate why?

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Klaudiusz Kaleta

editor-in-chief SektorObronny.pl
Publication date:
May 2024
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