AAF extinguishing fires in some areas of the country

Published: Thursday, 08 August 2019 12:24

In the last few days, the Armed Forces have engaged their troops to extinguish three fires in the country.

For three days, the Regional Protection Detachment troops in Gjirokastra have been working on extinguishing a large fire in the village of Goranxi, part of the Dropull i Poshtëm administrative unit in Dropull Municipality.

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US Air Force Special Operations Wing trains in Albania

Published: Tuesday, 06 August 2019 11:07

From July 29 to August 5, the operational unit of US Air Force Special Operations Command conducted operations and training flights in the Albanian airspace.

Three “MC-130J Commando II” aircraft and their crews conducted training flights in support of special operations in Europe. US planes and troops were deployed at the military section of Mother Teresa International Airport, where they were visited by the Albanian Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, who was accompanied by US Chargé D’Affaires to Albania, Leyla Moses-Ones, Deputy Commander of the Air Force Colonel Editson Zarka and US Military Attaché Captain James Hilton.

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The Armed Forces Wind Orchestra opened its summer season activity at Korça

Published: Friday, 26 July 2019 12:06

The Armed Forces Wind Orchestra (WOAF), started from Korça its activities schedule for this summer season.
Professional artists in uniform performed 12 artistic pieces of music plays in the downtown area of the Serenades’ City.
The Wind Orchestra of the AAF performance began with military marches and a special parade in the pedestrian area of the city.

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Colonel Hysen Ymeraj passed away at the age of 73

Published: Thursday, 25 July 2019 11:11

Colonel Hysen Ymeraj was born in Shkozet, Durrës on December 26, 1946 in a family of high patriotic feelings. He has served for almost 35 years in the Armed Forces and throughout his career he has been distinguished for his great, patriotic, intellectual, military and social values. He has devotedly performed different duties such as commanding and giving academic contribution up to the strategic level tasks in the Ministry of Defense and General Staff.
As a lecturer, his contribution to the education and qualification of Intelligence Officers, in the professional management of intelligence units, will always remain appreciated and unforgettable.

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