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”.

It is launched the 2nd phase of applications for studies at the Armed Forces Academy, Xhaçka: reliable employment solution
- Published: Thursday, 03 September 2020 18:29
All youngsters who did not have the opportunity to applying to study at the Armed Forces Academy (AFA) will have the chance do it during this second phase.
Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka suggests that if a young person is in a dilemma to choose studies and employment, it is precisely this Academy that gives them solutions. "The biggest dilemmas of young people today are studies and employment. Choose the Academy of the Armed Forces and you have chosen both. If you did not exploit it in the first phase, you can do it now. The Academy of the Armed Forces offers extraordinary help during the studies and a secure career after their completion", - said through a status on Facebook, the Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka.

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