in 2004 on March 29, Lithuania became a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO a member The most powerful defense alliance in the world currently unites 32 allies and is the main guarantor of Lithuania's security.
March 29 at 12 p.m. A solemn ceremony commemorating NATO's 20th anniversary will be held at Daukantas Square in Vilnius. During the event, two Mirage fighter jets of the French Air Force and four helicopters of the United States Air Force: two Black Hawk and two Chinook, which are currently carrying out the NATO air police mission in the Baltic States, will greet Lithuania with their flights.
In commemoration of this important date for Lithuania, all Lithuanian municipalities are invited on March 29. 12 o'clock raise the Lithuanian and NATO flags and thus demonstrate the importance of Lithuania's membership in the alliance to all the people of the country.
In the evening of the same day, Vilnius residents and guests of the capital are invited to Cathedral Square, where at 16.47:20 p.m. the opening of the art installation "#MesNATO20" will take place. Exactly at this hour, XNUMX years ago, Allied fighter jets landed at the Air Force base in Šiauliai, launched the NATO air police mission in the Baltic countries and became the first symbol of Lithuania's NATO membership.
In the Museum of Energy and Technology in Vilnius, the interactive exhibition "November. Alpha. Tango. Oscar.", dedicated to NATO's 29th anniversary. Here, visitors will be able to try out four interactive simulators - parachute, drone suppression, communications and shooting simulators. It will be possible to visit the exhibition until the end of the year.
On April 13, the public is invited to participate in the Runway Run, which will take place Lithuanian army At the Air Force base in Šiauliai. During the unique event, the running track becomes a runway for fighter jets. 3000 meters are covered by both a rolling fighter and a motley crowd - Lithuanians soldiers, allies, various organizations, sports clubs, educational institutions, individual runners and everyone who wants to, from the youngest to the oldest. The Air Force Orchestra, art groups, and an exhibition of military equipment and aircraft will take part in the run.
