The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is happy with the preparedness of the contingent for the upcoming Joint Peace Support Operation exercise, code-named Hanganee II, with their Botswana counterpart in the Omaheke Region.
This was said by the NDF chief, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas.
The newly appointed Army Commander, Major General Aktofel Nambahu, has vowed to march the army towards being a reputable and technologically advanced force.
Major General Nambahu was promoted and sworn in as Army commander, taking over the reins from Major General Matheus Alueendo.
Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has told the latest Namibian Defense Force (NDF) recruits to work hard and maintain discipline and teamwork for them to be good soldiers.
The Namibian Defense Force has begun training its 1,458 cadet officers and recruits.
The opening ceremony took place at the Namibia Defense Force Training Establishment, also known as the Osona Military School, outside of Okahandja.
