Dozens of the Armed Forces' personnel "at war" with fires, Xhaçka: those who damage woods and pastures will not be spared
- Published: Wednesday, 16 September 2020 22:38
Dozens of military personnel of the Armed Forces have been busy day and night, extinguishing fires, which have covered entire areas of woods and pastures in eight regions of the country.
Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, while posting photos of the work of the personnel on Facebook, confirms the support of the Armed Forces from the ground and from the air, but in cases where, according to the law, the local government has exhausted all its capabilities.

The project on renovation of the special structure for eliminating hazardous materials is launched
- Published: Tuesday, 15 September 2020 19:59
Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka and the US Ambassador in Tirana, Yuri Kim inspected the work done for the renovation of the special structure for the elimination of hazardous materials in the Engineer Battalion at Support Command, a cooperation with the United States Department of Defence.
The US Ambassador praised the contribution that Albania has given through its Armed Forces in various missions within NATO.

Colonel Arben Kingji and Colonel Ilir Xhebexhia were promoted to the rank of "brigadier general", two newly generals of the Armed Forces
- Published: Friday, 11 September 2020 20:05
Colonel Arben Kingji and Colonel Ilir Xhebexhia are the newly promoted generals of the Albanian Armed Forces. They were decreed today by the President of the Republic Ilir Meta to the rank of "brigadier general".

Physical testing ends, ready to start the 1-year Officer Course , Xhaçka: AAF, career opportunity for every youngster
- Published: Monday, 07 September 2020 13:20
Military studies give a good opportunity even to young people who have already completed their bachelor studies in any other branch.After completing the application, the youngsters who expressed the desire to study at the Armed Forces Academy have also completed the physical test, in order to start the 1-year Officer Course.

The Armed Forces join the campaign of blood donation to save lives
- Published: Friday, 04 September 2020 14:54
In addition to peacekeeping missions inside and outside the country, the Armed Forces are the first to line up to save lives. The youngsters of the Armed Forces have joined the blood donation champaign by showing their humanity to their compatriots in need.
While posting photos of the military, Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka writes: "When it comes to saving lives, the Armed Forces are the first to act”.

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