At NCOs’ Thomson Academy are being resumed Beginner and Advanced Courses for non-commissioned officers

Thomson Academy of Non - commissioned officers (NCO), the nursery of new leaders, is the academy that molds servicemen not only ready to combat actions but also equipped with leadership skills.

At the academy are being resumed outdoor, the NCOs’ Beginner and Advanced Courses respecting the measures for the prevention of COVID - 19, aiming to further increase the professionalism of Albanian Armed Forces.

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127 new recruits resume Basic Individual Training at the Troop School in Bunavi, Vlora

In the framework of the implementation of organizational and administrative measures throughout the conducting of the teaching/training process in Training and Doctrine Command institutions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, according to an order for this purpose, today was held the reception of 127 new recruits, of which 10 girls, who will resume the Basic Individual Training at the Troop School in Bunavi, Vlora.

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Signing Ceremony for Black Hawk helicopters, Xhaçka and Ambassador Kim: “krah për krah” as distinguished allies

In a special ceremony held at Farka Air Base, the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka and the US Ambassador to Tirana, Yuri Kim signed the contract of acceptance to equip the Albanian Air Force with Black Hawk helicopters. Helicopters, assisted by the US government, are expected to arrive in Albania soon, and for Minister Xhaçka, this contribution increases the capability of the Albanian Armed Forces.

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Albanian Armed Forces serviceman is awarded with the highest NATO medal

NATO Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg has awarded Colonel Roland Shuli, on duty at NATO Supreme Allied Command in Europe (SHAPE) with the medal "NATO Meritorious Service Medal" with motivation "For outstanding service while serving in NATO".

On this occasion, a ceremony was held at SHAPE, where Major General Barre Seguin, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at SHAPE, on behalf of the Supreme Alliance Command (SACEUR) introduced the medal to Colonel Roland Shuli.

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Bailey bridge for 1 thousand inhabitants in Pajun, Xhaçka: The biggest investment of the Armed Forces? Safety to Albanian families

The humanitarian operation in helping families in need and pensioners has not prevented the Armed Forces from serving the community even in other ways.

Engineers of the Armed Forces are engaged in the construction of the Bailey bridge in Pajun village in the administrative unit of Papër.
Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka accompanied by the District Deputy Taulant Balla and Mayor Gledian Llatja inspected the beginning of the work on the construction of the bridge.

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