Graduation ceremony of NCOs, trained troops and conscripts with extended services

The Training Academy – Barrack of Mohammad Makki – Baalbek hosted the graduation ceremony of specialized NCOs, trained troops and conscripts with extended services after completing the designated training period. The Commander of the Training Academy Brigadier General P.S.C Michel el-Khoury presided the ceremony and represented the Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun in the presence of army officers and relatives of the graduates.

Brigadier General P.S.C Michel el-Khoury delivered a speech during the ceremony in which he said “Your graduation day comes at a time when your army is facing the terrorist enemy at the eastern border in a push to drive it out of the dens that its established to plan for its crimes against the Lebanese people. And just as the Lebanese Army has undisputedly triumphed previously in all the confrontations with terrorism, he shall definitely triumph in this battle thanks to the courage of its men and the support of all the Lebanese constituents. Therefore, I urge you to answer the call of duty wherever you may be for you will be confirming your commitment to your vow and you will protect your dignity and the dignity of your army just as you will have the honor to participate along with your comrades in defending the country.

A Military parade was organized at the end of the ceremony where all the graduates participated.