Latvian Land Forces
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The Latvian Land Forces (Latvian: Sauszemes spēki, SzS) together with the Latvian National Guard form the land warfare branch of the Latvian National Armed Forces. Since 2007, land forces are organized as a fully professional standing army.
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Latvian Land Forces | |
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Sauszemes spēki | |
Active | 1918–1940, 1991–present |
Country | Latvia |
Type | Army |
Role | Land warfare |
Size | 6,700 personnel[1] |
Part of | Latvian National Armed Forces |
Motto(s) | Vienotībā spēks (English: "Power in unity")[2] |
Anniversaries | 30 April (Land Forces Day) 4 May (Independence Restoration and Armed Forces Day) |
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Commanders | |
Commander | Colonel Sandris Gaugers [lv][3] |
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