Albanian Commando Troops were ranked third in the International Exercise "Cambrian Patrol"
- Published: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 13:54
Albanian Commando Patrol won the third place among 137 patrol teams and more than 1.000 troops participating in the International Exercise "Cambrian Patrol” in the United Kingdom.
The "Cambrian Patrol’’ exercise, with participating troops from 37 countries around the world, is held annually in the Brecon, Wales.
The troops participating in the exercise have to march about 65 km, loaded with weapons and equipment, on both an unknown and harsh ground. Extreme elements of this exercise are evaluated as a proof of leadership, self-discipline, courage, physical endurance and determination.
Parents for the first time, Xhaçka congratulates the military couple of the Land Force
- Published: Tuesday, 16 October 2018 17:50
Two members of the Land Force become parents for the first time.
The military couple, Major Altin Hazizi (Commando), and Private Elona Qorri, part of the Support Company, are blessed with a baby girl whose name is Mia.
In their joy participated the Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, who visited the young mother in the Maternity Hospital "Koço Glozheni”.
1st Infantry Battalion effectives extinguish the fire on Tarabosh Mountain
- Published: Tuesday, 16 October 2018 13:30
After more than 16 hours, the effectives of the 1st Infantry Battalion of the Land Force in Vau i Dejës managed to extinguish the fire on the slopes of Tarabosh Mountain, near Zues village of the administrative district Rrethina, in the municipality of Shkodra.
The troops and the vehicles of the Vau i Dejës Battalion immediately were set in motion upon the request of the local government and the order issued from the Joint Operations Center of the Armed Forces.
The 10-th Contingent of the Navy Force departs for the NATO Operation “Sea Guardian”
- Published: Tuesday, 16 October 2018 12:19
The departure ceremony of the 10-th Contingent of the Navy Force to NATO Operation “Sea Guardian” in the Aegean Sea took place at the Navy Force Command premises in Durrës.
The ceremony was attended by Navy Force Commander, Major General Ylber Dogjani, directors of the MoD and General Staff and family members of "Oriku" crew members.
Commander of the Navy Force, Major General Ylber Dogjani while congratulating the members of the new contingent to have a successful mission and a safe return home said among other things...
New Academic Year starts in the Armed Forces, Defence Minister Xhaçka: New Vision for Military Education and Training
- Published: Monday, 15 October 2018 16:41
The Armed Forces Academy (AFA) has opened the doors to start the new Academic Year 2018 - 2019.
171 military personnel from the Albanian Armed Forces, but also from allied countries, will attend this academic year in all the programs that the Academy of Armed Forces conducts, starting with the course for preparing the junior officers to the Course of High Security and Defense, where future generals are prepared.
Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka congratulated all military personnel attending this academic year at AFA and she explicitly mentioned 59 new candidates to become Albanian military officers and students who were sent to study at the world's most prestigious military academies.
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