Armed forces in show of strength with military drill
KUWAIT: Kuwait yesterday brought down the curtain on a major military exercise involving its armed forces and the US army, in an event attended and sponsored by Kuwaiti First Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The Kuwaiti army put on a show of military might in a drill christened AlBairaq 7, which Maj Gen Sheikh Khaled Al-Sabah described as an all-inclusive exercise that engages various components of the armed forces. He added that the purpose of such drills was to ensure complete preparedness to respond to any internal or external threats, noting that the exercise will help boost productivity and cohesion within the army.
Meanwhile, Kuwait’s interior ministry said it is proud to have taken part in the drill, with its Undersecretary Lt Gen Mahmoud Al-Dosari pointing out that such activities provide an opportunity to capitalize on core strengths. He applauded the military, police and National Guard for working like a well-oiled machine, saying the three protection bodies represent a formidable trio that keeps security intact.
The National Guard’s Undersecretary Lt Gen Hashim Al-Refai said the drill allowed participants the chance to apply military concepts and principles. Refai highlighted the need to hold similar exercises on a regular basis in a bid to develop greater camaraderie among the country’s military institutions. The AlBairaq 7 drill is a focal point of the Kuwaiti military’s annual agenda, allowing the armed forces the chance to put their prowess on display and share knowhow with one another.
KUWAIT: Kuwait Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khuder has pardoned servicemen sanctioned for disciplinary offenses in a gesture of goodwill to mark the country’s forthcoming Independence Day and Liberation Day, the Defense Ministry announced yesterday.
The decision was made as per instructions from First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to allow the soldiers the chance to celebrate the National Days with their families, the ministry’s directorate of moral guidance and public relations said in a press statement. Furthermore, Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah congratulated the military personnel on the national holidays, praying to Allah Almighty to bring back such joyous occasions with grace and blessings on everyone.
He also prayed to Allah Almighty to perpetuate safety, security, and prosperity on the country under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Meanwhile, Kuwait’s National Guard also announced that it has pardoned officers held for disciplinary offenses in a gesture of goodwill to mark the Aational holidays. The decision was made as per instructions from the chief of the National Guard His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and his deputy Sheikh Mishal Al-Sabah, to allow the soldiers the chance to celebrate the joyous occasion with their families, read a statement by the military force. Kuwait is celebrating its 57th Independence Day, 27th Liberation Day and the 12th anniversary of His Highness the Amir’s ascendancy. — KUNA