Romanian military personnel have celebrated Army Day with parades, but also lighter moments, in honor of the country's military men and women.
Military student pose for a group photograph before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. Romania celebrated Army Day and 100 years from a landmark WWI victory against advancing German troops in 1917. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Service members in uniform gathered in Carol Park in the capital of Bucharest on Wednesday, where a trio of military jets flew over a war memorial on a clear, sunny day. The celebration was also a relaxed occasion: troops took selfies, embraced loved ones and clutched bouquets of flowers.
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Military student pose for a group photograph before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. Romania celebrated Army Day and 100 years from a landmark WWI victory against advancing German troops in 1917. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students hold their weapons before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A couple kiss after the swearing in ceremony for the military students in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, as the Romanian Army celebrates Army Day with parades in honor of the country’s military men and women. The Romanian military service is marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A woman takes a group photograph before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A girl holds a student's hand before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A girl hugs her boyfriend after the swearing in ceremony for the military students, as they prepare to leave for their units, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A student stands at attention before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A child holds his brother's weapon before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A couple kiss before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students parade during the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
An officer stands behind a formation of students before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students march during the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
An elderly woman watches students march during the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Family members pose for a photograph with a student after the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students, one holding flowers, wait in formation after the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Some came with children, who under supervision played with unloaded rifles. Others brought their parents.
Students hold their weapons before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
This year marks 100 years since the battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive.
Romania has more than 620 troops now in Afghanistan, and 300 others are involved in NATO, EU, U.N. and OSCE missions elsewhere.
The country first celebrated Army Day in 1959.
A couple kiss after the swearing in ceremony for the military students in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, as the Romanian Army celebrates Army Day with parades in honor of the country’s military men and women. The Romanian military service is marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A woman takes a group photograph before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A girl holds a student's hand before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A girl hugs her boyfriend after the swearing in ceremony for the military students, as they prepare to leave for their units, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A student stands at attention before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A child holds his brother's weapon before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A couple kiss before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students parade during the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
An officer stands behind a formation of students before the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students march during the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
An elderly woman watches students march during the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Family members pose for a photograph with a student after the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Students, one holding flowers, wait in formation after the swearing in ceremony for the military students, in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. The Romanian Army is proudly celebrating their Army Day and marking 100-years since the landmark battle of Marasesti, a key World War I battle in 1917 when Romanian and Russian soldiers defeated German troops, halting a German offensive. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
