The presentation of the statue of “A arrogant veteran” to a company that supports soldiers injured during the mission has already become a tradition of the global Defence manufacture Salon in Kielce. This year, the Association of the Wounded and Damaged Missions outside the Borders of the Country, which elects the winner, decided that a peculiar award would be awarded to Lockheed Martin Global.
Lockheed Martin, a maker of F-16 and F-35 fighters, has been a trusted partner of the Polish Army for over 20 years. For a decade, the company has besides been active in the activities of the Association of the Wounded and Damaged in Missions outside the Country Borders, which, in gratitude for their cooperation, gave the typical of Lockheed Martin Global a statue of “A arrogant Veteran” in 2016. present Robert Orzowski, manager of Lockheed Martin Global for Poland and east Europe, again received this peculiar award at MSPO 2025.
– The measurement of humanity is how we treat another man. I thank all those who can show a large heart and support veterans and this highly crucial activity. Thank you, dear veterans, for building unity. For being together, due to the fact that only erstwhile you are together, your voice, but besides your needs are audible," said Deputy Minister of National Defence Stanisław Wzątek, who, together with Tomasz Kloc, president of the Association, presented the statue to Orzniowski.
Deputy Minister of Takes thanked the Association in the first place for supporting veterans through the organisation of various relief actions, activities that give a chance for rehabilitation and average regular activity. “The next word “thank you” is directed at the company’s hands by the winner of today’s award, due to the fact that without showing the heart, those external signs that talk about this openness, it would not be possible to carry out specified beautiful actions as the Association is conducting.”
– Lockheed Martin is very arrogant of this cooperation. This partnership, although I should say relationship with the Association, has been going on for 10 years. We believe what the Association does. These are very good, very smart projects that truly support veterans, their wellness and well-being. We like it very much and we are ready to support it - said manager Orzowski. - On behalf of Lockheed Martin, I declare that we will proceed to support you, due to the fact that as a company we never forget who we work for - the typical of the company signed.
The award “A arrogant veteran” is simply a discrimination for companies and institutions actively acting for veterans of abroad missions. Since 2013, it has been awarded by the Association of the Wounded and Damaged in Missions outside the Country Borders during the arms fair in Kielce. This year on MSPO, the Association received a donation of PLN 100,000 from Korean concern Hanwha Aerospace Europe. "Today's donation is not only an expression of our gratitude to veterans, but besides a real commitment to the work of the association, which has been helping those who request it most for years," said Jacek Cyrek, president of Hanwha Aerospace Europe.
Hanwha – fresh veteran partner
Meanwhile, during the first day of the Kielce Fair The association acquired a fresh partner – Korean company Hanwha Aerospace Europe donated PLN 100 1000 to support its activities. "Today's donation is not only an expression of our gratitude to veterans, but besides a real commitment to the activities of the association, which has been helping those who request it most for years," emphasized Jacek Cyrek, president of Hanwha Aerospace Europe. "I hope that this money is simply a preview of further long-term cooperation between our company and the association," he added.
The president of the association, St. Chor. staff, spoke in a akin tone. In st. rest. Thomas Kloc. “I hope that in the following years our cooperation will be loud,” he stressed. As he explained, the Korean concern and veterans intend to work on selected projects. He besides recalled that members of the association had the chance to meet and cooperate with South Korean veterans. The event was at least the Invictus Games Games, where the victims of missions fought side by side for medals. “I hope that in cooperation with Hanwha we will have the chance to invitation our Korean colleagues to Poland,” he noted.
