Swearing in ceremony for new recruits

2010-08-06 23:49:18

Military recruits were sworn in on Friday, during ceremonies that took place in army training camps. The ceremonies were attended by families and friends and all the recruits were then given a complementary 48 hour leave. The formal ceremony took place at Larnaka training camp, and it was attended by Defence Minister Costas Papacostas and Chief of Staff of the National Guard Petros Tsalikides.

Speaking before the new recruits and their families and friends, Papacostas said that the National Guard is today welcoming the new blood and although the recruits may not realize now the benefits of their service for themselves and their country, they will be very grateful for this in the future.

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