239 young men and women begin the Basic Individual Training Course to join the Armed Forces, Minister Vengu: An inspiring example for all
- Published: Monday, 16 September 2024 15:16
A total of 239 young men and women have been chosen to take part in the Basic Individual Training Course, marking their initial step towards becoming members of the Armed Forces. At the send-off ceremony, Defense Minister Pirro Vengu praised the recruits for their courageous choice of a path that requires dedication and sacrifice, calling them a source of inspiration for everyone.

Minister Vengu inspects the works for the construction of the AFA Campus: It will serve to increase the professionalism of our forces
- Published: Saturday, 14 September 2024 11:57
Defense Minister Pirro Vengu inspected the construction works of the Armed Forces Academy Campus (AFA - Campus), one of the most important projects planned by the Ministry of Defense, which is based on the model of the prestigious American Academy West Point.
Minister Vengu and the Commander of the AFA Brigadier General Bardhyl Nuredinaj, got acquainted with the progress of the project, another investment that serves the modernization of the AAF.

2024 Budget adjustments, Minister Vengu: Enable the implementation of some important investments in Defense
- Published: Thursday, 12 September 2024 20:57
During the argumentation in the Parliamentary Session on the Normative Act for some amendments and additions to the law "On the 2024 Budget", the Defense Minister Pirro Vengu stated that this act gives great support to the Defense Budget, creating conditions for the implementation of a significant number of priorities and investments.
Minister Vengu highlighted the transformational decisions of the Albanian government in favor of civilian and military personnel, through salary increases from 7% to 22%.

Albania welcomes the 27th Conference of the Chiefs of the General Staff of the “Adriatic Charter (USA-A5)”
- Published: Thursday, 12 September 2024 13:15
The 27th conference of the Chiefs of General Staff of the US - Adriatic Charter Initiative (A5) will take place on September 17-19, 2024, in Tirana.
This conference will be co-chaired by the Chief of General Staff of AAF Major General Arben Kingji and the Commander of the American Command in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli.

Enhancing interoperability among NATO nations: CIMIC Detachment participates in U.S.-led "Saber Junction 2024" Exercise
- Published: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 14:25
A team from the CIMIC Detachment of the Land Forces participated in the annual exercise "Saber Junction 2024," held in Grafenwöhr and Hohenfels, Germany.

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