Graduated 43 new cadets, Xhaçka: They will not be just only officers, but as well financiers, doctors and lecturers

Published: Friday, 20 July 2018 16:07

 

From now on the AAF will have 43 brand new officers. 43 cadets having attended the Training Course for Young Officers were graduated today during a ceremony. Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, members of the Security Commission, military and family members of the cadets were present.

During the addressing speech, Minister Xhaçka stated that these newly graduated youngsters will not be just only 43 more names in the AAF Departments, but there will be 43 young men and women ready to be the future leaders of the Armed Forces, to promote professionalism, discipline and commitment to our nation.

Minister Xhaçka affirmed that studying at such academies gives to the young people the opportunity to become Albania's most worthy representatives alongside with thousands of leaders from the great Euro-Atlantic Family Allies. Addressing the parents of the newly graduated 43 cadets, the Defense Minister said: "Many of you can raise questions about the future of your youngsters, newly graduated as Albanian Army officers. I assure you that each of you should feel proud of them as you will see them, representing the country in NATO member states framework. I am referring to representing in the USA, in our diplomatic representations, representing in the Alliance Commands in Brussels or in Northfolk, or in various peacekeeping missions to convey the best values of our AAF.

You will be proud of your children not only as officers, but also as future financiers, as lecturers, doctors, lawyers, commanders, pilots, sailors, and why not as Generals or as Chief of Staff ".

While listing the names of all the personalities who were previously cadets over the years, Minister Xhaçka said: "I am here today as Defence Minister, to reassure that these opportunities created in the Armed Forces are fully open and accessible to anyone who has chosen to make a career and dedicate themselves to our Armed Forces.”

The newly promoted officers have attended for 24 weeks the Training Course for Young Officers, offered by the Albanian Armed Forces.