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Injured 401st Brigade commander Maj. Gen. Meir Biderman addresses his own handover ceremony; says 'sorry I didn’t bring everyone home'

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Col. Meir Biderman, injured in combat in Lebanon, attended and spoke at the handover ceremony of the 401st Armored Brigade. In his remarks, Biderman expressed gratitude for surviving, noted the brigade lost 62 soldiers and one female soldier during the campaign, and apologized for not bringing all of them home. He was replaced by Col. Yoav Schneider.

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  1. Latest

    Outgoing 401st Brigade Commander Bids Farewell, Expresses Gratitude After Two Years of Combat

  2. New commander takes over IDF Armored Brigade 401 in ceremony

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