The Gambia Armed Forces selected a group of young Gambians in 2014 and sent to Turkey for training after succeeding through a Cadet Selection Board. The opportunity came for them through an opening of slots from Turkey a key partner-country for training in their Army and Naval academies. Consequently, Officer Cadet Pa Modou Mboob and […]
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As part of our pre-deployment training, the Gambia Armed Forces is pleased to inform the general public that it will conduct a training exercise from Wednesday 09 to Saturday 26 January 2019 around the general area of Fajara and from Saturday 26 January to Monday 04 February 2019 in the general area of Yundum, Jambur, […]
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The Gambia Armed Forces in partnership with the Embassy of the United States of America in the Gambia will conduct a Live Firing Exercise on Thursday 03 January 2019 at the Lance Corporal Bojang’s Memorial Range in Brikama starting at 0600hrs. The general public especially residents living around the range area especially in Brikama, Kassa […]
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Homecoming comes with a tremendous degree of happiness and relief after any deployment for members of the military. As customary, after every mission, troops are debriefed after accomplishing their tour of duty. In this light, the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Major General Yakuba Drammeh on Wednesday 02 January 2019 welcomed and debriefed troops who […]
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The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) is constitutionally charged with the primary responsibility of protecting lives and properties of its citizens and to further protect the territorial integrity of its borders against external aggression. In the same vein, additional to aiding the Civil Authority during National disasters at their request is to engage in productive ventures […]
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