Georgetown: Commander in Chief and President Donald Ramotar has advised Army officers’ to always strive to maintain the public trust, as he awarded under officer ensign Godwin Cameron with the honor sword today.
The ceremonial event was the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Commissioning Parade-standard officers’ course number 45; it was held at camp Ayanganna.
The best student, Godwin Cameron noted that the standard officer course afforded him the opportunity to appreciate and understand the qualities of a leader as well as the great responsibilities that comes with leadership. “The course in its entirety had many challenges, however I braved each challenge and this has made me a stronger individual both physically and mentally.”
In attendance were members of the diplomatic corp. and special invites amongst army personnels.
President Ramotar further said that the army must help law officers in all aspects of maintaining law and order especially in the fight against narco-trafficking.
“I am urging officers of the army to constantly keep upgrading themselves, they must always be ready and prepared to learn, this is important for security as well.”
Chief of Staff, Commodore Gary Best said “you are never going to be the same person that you were, even fitter you leave the Guyana Defence Force in years to come. Our mark, the military stamp that has been embedded in you and is a permanent one and one recognizable throughout our country as well as n any part of the world.” The commander in chief said “This parade mirrors our Commander in Chief's vision for the Joint Services as it reflects his thoughts with regards to joint comprehensive training of its officers. This, I believe is a good thing for us as it leads to commonality of our training, which is intended to offer flexibility to face the challenges of the present security environment. You are being elevated at a time when new and evolving threats are surfacing on the landscape and your training has been tailored to adequately respond to those challenges.”
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