Closing Ceremony of 3 Division Nigerian Army’s Corporal and Below Competition 2018 in pictures:

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Ghana Armed Forces and @USArmyAfrica Soldiers and civilians visit the Kofi Annan Peace Keeping Training Center to plan and prepare for the upcoming #UnitedAccord2018 exercise.

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@NigAirForce Week 2018 commences with a Historical Photo Gallery and Static Display in Kaduna. Here are some pictures. More details later...#NAF@54

Some static display pics from NAF week 2018

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Some static display pics from NAF week 2018

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The show his going down already...

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BREAKING: Seven Killed As Three Female Bombers Hit Residential Area In Borno

At least four civilians were killed and seven more injured when multiple bombers attacked Molai General Area in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno state on Thursday night.
According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the attack occurred in Molai Mainari and Kanuri, some 6 kilometres away from Maiduguri, at about 11pm.

READ MORE: http://saharareporters.com/2018/05/04/breaking-seven-killed-three-female-bombers-hit-residential-area-borno

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UNITED KINGDOM DEFENCE ADVISER DONATES BOOKS TO ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA

The Defence Adviser to the United Kingdom in Nigeria Brigadier Charles Calder donates some books to Army War College Nigeria as part of the United Kingdom military pledge to support the college course programme. The UK Defence Adviser while making the presentation at the Army War College Nigeria Conference Room to the Commandant Army War College Nigeria Maj Gen EJ Enenche, stated that the books are meant to broaden the intellectual insights of the participants of the college on security imperatives within and outside the country as well as sharpen their intellects, analytic skills and cognitive capabilities

Brigadier Calder further said that the collaboration and partnership efforts of the United Kingdom was focused on the War Colleges in Nigeria because the colleges are the back bone of dealing with security challenges in the country. He said that there will be no limit to the support in ensuring joint operation planning and leadership packages

Maj Gen EJ Enenche while receiving the books thanked the UK Defence Adviser Team on behalf of the college community for the kind gesture.. Said the donation of the books is an extension of a standing relationship which will continue to improve from strenght to strength. He noted that the donated books would add to the body of knowledge and improve scholarship in the college and by extension the Army.

The books cover science of war, strategies of war, history and imperatives of globalisation among others

PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA CHARGE TO EXPLORE NEW FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE WORLD'S NEW SECURITY THREAT

The Participants of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 2/2018 has been charged by the Commandant of the College Maj Gen EJ Enenche to explore new frontiers of knowledge on the world's new security threat. The charge was made at the TY Buratai Lecture Hall before the Special Guest of Honour The Chief of Policy and Plans Army Maj Gen RO Yusuf inaugurated the AWCN course 2/2018

Delivering his address to the prospective participants, Maj Gen EJ Enenche said the contemporary security environment can be defined as complex due to changes in the nature of threats and advancement in technology, thus operational level expertise is highly sought at this period when the nation is faces with volatile, uncertain, complex and ambitious security environment

While congratulating the participants for their nomination for the course, he equally tasked them to utilise the new curriculum which is designed to last for 33 weeks maximally to sharpen their intellect, analytic skills and conceptual abilities. He enjoined the participants not to only examine issues affecting Nigeria as a country but also proffer feasible strategies to neutralise them

The participants inaugurated consist of 52 Army Seniors officers and one each from the Nigerian Navy as well as Federal Road Safety Corps of the rank of Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels equivalent

The occasion was attended by Departmental Chiefs from Army Headquarters and other invited dignitaries.

From Beegeagles

Which vehicle is this?

xmileeasy:
From Beegeagles

Which vehicle is this?

Mobile observation vehicle?

Nearly mistook it for ARA
#Striet

Odunayaw:
Nearly mistook it for ARA
#Striet

It's quite smaller, looks like a match box on wheels.

SternProphet:


Mobile observation vehicle?

Something like that

SternProphet:


Mobile observation vehicle?

thats a tractor probably used to pull vehicles when stuck in mud or when they are damaged

SternProphet:


Mobile observation vehicle?

Belongs to the army engineering corps.

NAF CELEBRATES 54TH ANNIVERSARY, COMMENCES WITH HISTORICAL PHOTO GALLERY DISPLAY

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday, 4 May 2018, commenced the celebration of its 54th Anniversary with a historical photo gallery display at the NAF Base Kaduna. The NAF historical photo gallery was aimed at depicting a progression of the evolvement of the NAF from infancy to a formidable Air Force capable of projecting air power not only in Nigeria but also beyond the shores of the country. In addition, a static display of aircraft weaponry as well as NAF Research and Development efforts was held to show how the NAF has continued to find innovative solutions to some of its technological challenges in the past few years.

Speaking during the historical photo gallery display, the Guest of Honour (GOH), the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd), who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Bello Umar, lauded the NAF for initiating the historic photo gallery. He noted that it would no doubt serve as a source of inspiration to young Nigerians. "The gallery would also serve as a reminder of the enormous sacrifices of those who have gone before us and inspire those serving and intending to serve the nation to greater heights", he stated. The GOH also stated that the NAF had greatly evolved for the past 5 decades and had become a model for other Air Forces in Africa. He therefore congratulated the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for his innovative leadership and efforts in Research and Development, which had helped to position the NAF into a highly efficient Air Force in Africa.

Earlier in his welcome address, the CAS pointed out that the historical photo gallery became necessary to showcase the gallantry of NAF pilots and other personnel and also depict the huge transformation the NAF had undergone in the last 54 years. He equally noted that the Service had taken part in several operations in defence of Nigeria's territorial integrity. The CAS recalled with nostalgia how the NAF, barely 2 years after its establishment meritoriously participated in the Nigerian Civil War. The CAS also enumerated how the NAF had participated effectively in troops airlift, logistics resupply, medical evacuation, close air support and interdiction missions during several operations since then, in support of Nigeria’s aspirations. The CAS reiterated that the main essence of the historic photo gallery was to remind Nigerians how far the NAF had come and to appreciate the contributions of our heroes past while challenging its personnel to continue to press forward and give their best to the nation and to the Service.

Shortly after the historic photo gallery display, another history was made as the NAF introduced categorized ‘wings’ for its Aircraft and Armament Engineers. The highest category of the newly introduced wing, based on knowledge and experience in the engineering field, is the ‘Senior’ followed by ‘Intermediate’ while the lowest category is the ‘Basic’. The winging of the engineering personnel is aimed at encouraging proficiency, as it would help to accord the engineers due recognition for their professionalism, competence and accomplishments. The CAS winged 6 NAF Aircraft and Armament Engineering officers, all of whom were in the ‘Senior’ category, while the Chief of Aircraft Engineering (CAcE), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abdulganiyu Olabisi, decorated 3 senior technicians. The newly winged aircraft engineers with ‘Senior’ category wing are AVM Jomo Osahor, AVM Abdulganiyu Olabisi, AVM Christian Dii, AVM Paul Jemitola, AVM Olatokunbo Adesanya, the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, and Air Commodore AG Kehinde. The CAS in his remarks explained that the winging was a result of the efforts to reposition the Aircraft Engineering Branch in line with global best practices. Air Marshal Abubakar further revealed that the NAF had established a Central Avionics Overhaul and Calibration Centre to domesticate maintenance of the avionics equipment and instruments on NAF aircraft types. The CAcE, in his welcome address at the winging ceremony, disclosed that the winging of aircraft and armament engineers in the NAF would no doubt assist in rewarding competence and acknowledging professionalism.

Another event held, as part of the NAF Anniversary Celebrations, was the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and renewal of existing ones between the NAF and 20 tertiary institutions who have greatly contributed to the drive of the current NAF leadership at making the NAF more self-reliant. In his address, the Chief of Standards and Evaluation, AVM Kingsley Lar reiterated the commitment of the NAF towards finding solutions to most of its technological challenges by continuing with the strategic partnership with relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies of Government. He thanked the institutions for their continuous support, which had brought about various innovations and solutions to many of the NAF’s technical challenges. In their goodwill messages, Vice Chancellors and representatives of the various tertiary institutions lauded the efforts of the current NAF leadership at bridging the gap between “the gown and the town”, noting that it had gone a long way in optimizing the abundant talents in Nigeria’s academic institutions with attendant huge cost savings for the nation. Awards were later presented by the CAS to deserving institutions at a gala night later in the evening.

The NAF Anniversary Celebrations is an annual event held to commemorate the establishment of the Service by an act of the parliament in April 1964. The activities already held in celebration of the 2018 NAF Day Celebrations include Juma’at Prayers, Interdenominational Church Service, Medical Outreach, Historical Photo Gallery Display, Winging of selected NAF Engineers and Armament Officers, Signing of MOUs with NAF R&D Partners as well as a Gala and R&D Night. Other activities lined up for today, 5 May 2018, include a Ceremonial Parade, Aerial Display, Presentation of Colours to 2 new Commands and unveiling of 2 newly acquired Mi-35M helicopter gunships. The President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour at the grand finale of the celebrations today.

OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA
Air Vice Marshal
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

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That man in red traditional SE/SS cap, is AVM Lucky Ararile (rtd). Ovie of one kingdom somewhere in Delta State. Last official role was ND militants disarmament programme under late UMYA. He's same man that did the crazy landing of NAF C130 in unlit Monrovia airport at night to insert NA troops who took it over from the rebels before dawn.

LIBERIA: GRITTY NIGERIA STEALS AMERICA'S THUNDER!

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That man in red traditional SE/SS cap, is AVM Lucky Ararile (rtd). Ovie of one kingdom somewhere in Delta State. Last official role was ND militants disarmament programme under late UMYA. He's same man that did the crazy landing of NAF C130 in unlit Monrovia airport at night to insert NA troops who took it over from the rebels before dawn.

Wow... But it is shameful this kind of heroes dont make front pages of our National dailies so we can celebrate them properly.

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https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/beegeagle./2013/07/28/reminiscences-a-nigerian-air-force-ecomog-veterans-narrative-on-the-takeover-of-sierra-leones-strategic-lungi-airport/amp/

You know what struck me the most? The humility in which he narrated his ordeal. It makes one a proud Nigerian. Heck Nollywood would be raking billions if they focused on ECOMOG only

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