VETERANOS DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS ESPAÑOLAS//VETERAN OF THE SPANISH ARMED FORCES
Dice el diccionario que, un veterano del ejército es una persona que ha pasado un tiempo considerablemente grande sirviendo en la milicia.
La hoy Real Hermandad de
Veteranos de las Fuerzas Armadas y de la Guardia Civil de España, tiene su origen
con la aprobación del estatuto de creación presentado en Valladolid el 18 de
febrero de 1957, bajo el nombre de Hermandad de Retirados de las Fuerzas
Armadas, pudiendo ser socios, tanto los militares retirados o en reserva, como
sus viudas y huérfanos. A estos socios
se les pedía mantener los ideales de amor a España, respeto a la Constitución,
fidelidad al Jefe del Estado y a las Fuerzas Armadas.
El objetivo principal es dar
continuidad a los principios adquiridos durante su permanencia activa y que
constituyen la esencia de los Ejércitos. Mantener los lazos de unión tanto con
los compañeros retirados como el personal que está todavía en activo. Llevando
a cabo actividades que constituyan un beneficio cultural, social, deportivo y
lúdico. Llevando a cabo labores de voluntariado, con aquellos que lo necesitan,
con el mismo rigor que les gustaría que tuviesen en caso de ser necesitados de
esa ayuda.
Esta registrada como Asociación
cultural, apolítica, benéfica y sin ánimo de lucro en el Ministerio de
Interior, por lo que fue declarada de utilidad pública por Orden Int. 2651/2004
publicada como tal en el BOE 188 DE 12JUL2004.
A lo largo del tiempo, ha ido sufriendo modificaciones, siendo aprobadas en las
De acuerdo con el párrafo
anterior en la Asamblea del año 1996, se aprobó sustituir su nombre por el de Hermandad
de Veteranos de las Fuerzas Armadas. En el 2005 se amplió la palabra y Guardia Civil,
para finalmente el 5 de febrero de 2007, Su Majestad el Rey, le concedió el
titulo de Real, adoptando el nombre que vigente en la actualidad de Real
Hermandad de Veteranos de las Fuerzas Armadas y Guardia Civil.
En la Asamblea Nacional de abril
de 2002, se aprobó un decálogo de conducta, con los siguientes artículos:
1º Seguir amando a España y a sus
Fuerzas Armadas.
2º Considerarse ser siempre
militar, teniéndolo a gala como tal.
3º Estar orgulloso del empleo
alcanzado en la milicia.
4º Reconocer y sentir
satisfacción del grado alcanzado por los compañeros.
5º Tener siempre presente los
ideales de la milicia activa.
6º No guardar rencor a nadie en el
momento del pase a retiro, siendo fiel a los principios adquiridos, durante el
tiempo de actividad.
7º Dedicar a la familia, el
tiempo que la vida de servició activo, le privó.
8º Ayudar a los demás en aquello
que puedan, solicitando la misma ayuda cuando se precise.
9º Dedicar tiempo y ayuda a las
viudas y huérfanos de los compañeros fallecidos.
10º Ser miembro de la Real Hermandad
es la situación natural del militar que haya terminado su servicio activo.
La Hermandad cuenta con la
publicación periódica de una revista, con el nombre de “Tierra, Mar y Aire”,
que versa sobre temas y actividades actuales relacionadas con las Fuerzas
Armadas.
El general Daniel Serradilla
Ballinas, el coronel José María Gárate Córdoba y el comandante José López
Calvo, compusieron conjuntamente la letra y música el himno del veterano, que
dice: “Centinela”
Centinela, centinela de la Patria
y de la Paz,
permanece siempre alerta, pues aún
tienes que luchar.
Mis arreos fueron armas, mi
descanso pelear.
Hoy son arreos mis fuerzas, mi
destino trabajar.
Centinela, centinela tu bandera es
inmortal,
enhiesta siempre en vanguardia,
con paso firme y marcial.
Si las fuerzas te flaquean y el desánimo
te embarga,
No desertes de tu puesto y sigue
montando guardia.
Mis arreos fueron armas, mi
descanso pelear
Hoy son arreos mis fuerzas, mi
destino trabajar.
¡Viva España, y Viva el Rey! ¡¡¡VETERANOS!!!
Por último, decir, que la
Hermandad de Veteranos, abrió sus puertas a personas no militares, que figuran como “Socios
simpatizantes con la Hermandad”.
JOSE MOORE
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The dictionary says that an army veteran is a person who has spent a considerably large amount of time serving in the military.
In some countries, such as the United States,
these people obtain a series of social benefits for themselves and their
immediate family members.
The current Royal Brotherhood of Veterans of
the Armed Forces and the Civil Guard of Spain, has its origin with the approval
of the statute of creation presented in Valladolid on February 18, 1957, under
the name of Brotherhood of Retired Armed Forces, being able to be members, both
retired military and reserve, such as
their widows and orphans. These partners
were asked to maintain the ideals of love for Spain, respect for the
Constitution, loyalty to the Head of State and the Armed Forces.
The main objective is to give continuity to the
principles acquired during their active stay and which constitute the essence
of the Armies. Maintain ties with both retired colleagues and staff who are
still active. Carrying out activities that constitute a cultural, social,
sporting and recreational benefit. Carrying out volunteer work, with those who
need it, with the same rigor that they would like them to have in case they
were in need of that help.
It is registered as a cultural, apolitical,
charitable and non-profit association with the Ministry of the Interior, for
which it was declared of public utility by Int. Order 2651/2004 published as
such in the BOE 188 OF 12JUL2004.
Over time, it has undergone modifications,
being approved in the
different Assemblies that are held annually in
Madrid, which are attended by the provincial presidents or their
representatives.
In accordance with the previous paragraph, in
the Assembly of 1996, it was approved to replace its name with that of
Brotherhood of Veterans of the Armed Forces. In 2005 the word was expanded and
the Civil Guard, and finally on February 5, 2007, His Majesty the King, granted
it the title of Royal, adopting the name that is currently in force of Royal
Brotherhood of Veterans of the Armed Forces and Civil Guard.
At the National Assembly in April 2002, a
decalogue of conduct was adopted, with the following articles:
1. To continue to love Spain and its Armed
Forces.
2º To consider himself always to be a soldier,
having him as such.
3. To be proud of the employment achieved in
the militia.
4º Recognize and feel satisfaction with the
degree achieved by classmates.
5. Always keep in mind the ideals of the active
militia.
6º Do not hold a grudge against anyone at the
time of retirement, being faithful to the principles acquired, during the time
of activity.
7º To dedicate to the family, the time that the
life of active service deprived him.
8º Help others in whatever way they can,
requesting the same help when necessary.
9. To dedicate time and help to the widows and
orphans of deceased companions.
10º Being a member of the Royal Brotherhood is
the natural situation of the military who has finished his active service.
The Brotherhood has the periodic publication of
a magazine, under the name of "Land, Sea and Air", which deals with
current issues and activities related to the Armed Forces.
Members of the Royal Brotherhood have the right
to wear the uniform consisting of: grey beret with the coat of arms of the
Brotherhood, white shirt, blue tie, blue jacket, grey trousers (women have the
option of a skirt in the same colour) black shoes and socks (women can also
wear stockings), in solemn acts, white gloves and miniature decorations, he does not carry foreign currency. Some
members are free to make some variations in terms of uniform, the most common
being wearing the headgear of their former Unit.
General Daniel Serradilla Ballinas, Colonel
José María Gárate Córdoba and Commander José López Calvo, jointly composed the
lyrics and music of the veteran's anthem, which says: "Centinela"
Sentinel, sentinel of the Fatherland and Peace,
Always be alert, for you still have to fight.
My harness was weapons, my rest was fighting.
Today my strength is harnessed, my destiny is
to work.
Sentinel, sentinel your flag is immortal,
always standing in the vanguard,
with a firm and martial step.
If your strength fails and discouragement
overwhelms you,
Don't desert your post and keep guarding.
My harness was weapons, my rest to fight
Today my strength is harnessed, my destiny is
to work.
Long live Spain, and Long live the King! VETERANS!!!
Finally, it should be said that the Brotherhood
of Veterans opened its doors to non-military people, who are listed as
"Sympathetic Members with the Brotherhood".
JOSE MOORE
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