The Gambia Armed Forces deeply regrets the unfortunate shooting incident that occurred at 4 Infantry Battalion Area of Responsibility in Kanilai on Sunday 19 May 2019. The unfortunate incident happened when a commercial “GellehGelleh” vehicle driven by a native of Kanilai village drove through the Military Check Point without stopping for the usual inspection/search as […]
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The Defence Headquarters is the latest unit within the Gambia Armed Forces to reward her personnel by promoting 33 to various ranks ranging from Lance Corporal to Warrant Officer Class II. The decoration ceremony took place at the Defence Headquarters premises in Banjul on Tuesday 21st May 2019. The event was graced by the Deputy […]
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The Gambia Armed Forces on Monday 13 May 2019 convened a press briefing on the proposed Agricultural project with AGCO Group, an American Company that has its regional headquarters in South Africa, at the Defence Headquarters Conference Hall in Banjul. In attendance was Colonel Essa Tamba the Director of Child Welfare Unit of GAF […]
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As the Gambia Armed Forces engages on promotion, 1 Infantry Battalion Yundum Barracks and Defence Headquarters Camp decorated 76 and 175 of their personnel respectively to various ranks ranging from Lance Corporal to Warrant Officer on Tuesday 30 April 2019 at Yundum Barracks. The promotion is geared to reward soldiers for their tireless service and […]
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Promotion in every institution is recognition of one’s dedication and commitment to duties. The Gambia Armed Forces is no exception to this practice. In this spirit, the Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) on Tuesday 23 April, 2019 recognized the dedication and commitment to duties of 40 of her personnel due for promotion. They were elevated […]
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