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2nd Guards Combined Arms Red Banner Army | |
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2-я гвардейская общевойсковая Kраснознаменная армия | |
Active | 2001–present |
Country | Russia |
Branch | Russian Ground Forces |
Type | Combined Arms |
Part of | Volga–Ural Military District (2001–2010) Central Military District (2010–present) |
Garrison/HQ | Samara |
Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
Decorations | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Vyacheslav Gurov |
The 2nd Guards Combined Arms Red Banner Army (Russian: 2-я гвардейская общевойсковая Краснознаменная армия) (abbr. 2 OA, military unit 22223 (Russian: 2 ОА, в/ч 22223) is an operational formation of the Ground Forces of the Russian Federation within the Central Military District. The permanent location of the army command and control is 165 Frunze Street, Samara.[1]
The army administration was recreated on September 1, 2001. The unit inherited the historical record, honorary names, military glory, and awards of the 2nd Guards Tank Army of the Red Army.