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Defense Ministerial, Xhaçka confirms: We will be in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Latvia

: Published: Wednesday, 17 June 2020 15:55

Albania reconfirms its participation in all missions, where the Albanian Armed Forces are committed. It was stated by the Albanian Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, at the Ministerial of Defense of 30 NATO member states, gathered for the second time online due to COVID - 19.

The meeting was scheduled to be held in Tirana, but the pandemic of the last three months made it impossible to organize in our country, one of the most important annual events of the Alliance.

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

: Published: Sunday, 14 June 2020 17:58

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.

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

: Published: Sunday, 14 June 2020 15:09

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.

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

: Published: Friday, 29 May 2020 10:29

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.

Albanian Armed Forces serviceman is awarded with the highest NATO medal

: Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 16:35

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.