Graduation Ceremony Of the 24th course of NCO Cadets

The Training Academy – Barrack of Mohammad Makki – Baalbeck hosted this morning the graduation ceremony of the 24th course of NCO cadets who successfully completed the designated training period. The ceremony was headed by Brigadier General P.S.C Maroun Mhanna who represented the LAF Commander General Joseph Aoun. Public, religious and social figures of the region attended the ceremony in addition to a large number of Army officers, Army units’ commanders, officers from different security agencies and the parents of the graduates.
The ceremony began with the national anthem and the anthem of the martyrs. Following these rituals, the graduates presented the NCO’s school banner to the second year cadets and the Chief of Staff named the Course after martyr Adjutant Tony Hazoury. The certificates were presented to the graduates who took the oath.
Brigadier General P.S.C Mhanna delivered a speech on the occasion that included: “this is a moment of joy for you and your parents. It is also the beginning of a long tiring phase, filled with challenges that require you to be perseverant and generous. However, we are fully confident that the training that you have received, adding to your sturdy patriotic sense, your enthusiasm and your motivation, will enable you to perform your role as commanding NCOs, in order to gain more expertise.” Brigadier General Mhanna congratulated the graduates and their parents and wished them luck in their military life. He also commended the efforts of officers and training soldiers at the training institute.
A military parade took place at the end of the ceremony in which all the graduates have participated.