Misajlovski on the occasion of the solemn oath-taking of the 30th class of cadets of the Military Academy: Be a team, respect each other and never forget that the strength of the Army is not only in the abilities of the individual, but also in the unity and trust between its members
"Today is one of those days in your lifetime that you remember forever. A day when you proudly took the oath, in front of all of us, in front of your families and in front of your country, thus taking on one of the greatest responsibilities that a young person can bear, and that is to serve their homeland," said Defence Minister Vlado Misajlovski today, when addressing the 30th class of cadets at the Military Academy "General Mihailo Apostolski".
At the ceremony, which was attended by the Chief of the General Staff, Major General Sashko Lafchiski, senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the Army, representatives of the military-diplomatic corps, parents and relatives of the cadets, Minister Misajlovski underlined that the military profession requires strong physical fitness, psychological endurance, and discipline. He added that with maximum dedication in the next four years, the cadets will learn to make decisions that will be crucial in the protection and security of the state and thus justify the trust of the citizens. "Therefore, learn and improve. Be a team, respect each other and never forget that the strength of the Army is not only in the abilities of the individual, but also in the unity and trust between its members," emphasized Misajlovski.
Today's ceremony was also attended by cadets from Bosnia and Herzegovina, to whom Minister Misajlovski said that their presence at the Military Academy is confirmation that the Academy is a place of knowledge, international cooperation and mutual trust. "Your joint education is much more than an exchange of knowledge. It is an investment in mutual trust, in friendship and in regional security," said Misajlovski.
The Dean of the Military Academy, Colonel Nenad Taneski, referred to the oath-taking and values ​​that are important for every cadet who has chosen the officer profession as their life path and told them that they should never let their self-interest come before their duty.
"Years of learning, military training, challenges, and personal victories lie ahead of you. You will be preparing to become officers who can think, make decisions, and lead by example. But remember: good officers is not only recognized by how they command, but also by how they treat the people entrusted to them," emphasized Dean Taneski.
He thanked Minister Misajlovski and the Chief of the General Staff, General Lafchiski, for the significant steps taken in the field of modernization and equipping of the Army, the renovation of the military infrastructure, as well as for the improvement of the conditions in which members of the Army live, work and train.
"For us, at the Military Academy, it is of particular importance that these development processes also recognize the importance of education, training, and the creation of new generations of officers. The support we receive allows us to improve working conditions and build an Academy ready to respond to the modern needs of the Army," said the Dean of the Military Academy.
This year, 34 cadets were enrolled at the Military Academy as part of the 30th generation, of which 28 (20 men and 8 women) for the needs of the Macedonian Army and 6 (4 men and 2 women) for the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
