The 11th Red Banner Air Force and Air Defence Army awarded the honorary Guards designation

For mass heroism and courage, fortitude and bravery shown
by the army’s personnel in combat operations to defend the Fatherland and state
interests in armed conflicts, the President resolved to award the honorary
Guards designation to the 11th
Red Banner Air Force and Air Defence
Army which shall henceforth be referred to as the 11th Guards Red
Banner Air Force and Air Defence
Army.