President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined soldiers at Grootfontein Military Base on Monday for a special party. The Namibian Defence Force turned 35 years old. Sam Nujoma started the military group on June 2, 1990. Enemy fighters from two different armies came together to make one team. Fighting between the groups had lasted many years before they united.
The president told troops they must stay proud and work together. She reminded them that soldiers give up some freedoms to protect their country. Military members stay ready to work every day of the year. They sometimes face dangerous situations and might die for Namibia. The commander warned against bad behavior that could hurt national safety.
Nandi-Ndaitwah praised soldiers for helping people during natural disasters. The military also sends peacekeepers to other countries around the world. She gave medals to 14 top generals at the ceremony. Fighter jets flew overhead during the celebration. Troops showed off special weapons and missile systems to the crowd.
The president told troops they must stay proud and work together. She reminded them that soldiers give up some freedoms to protect their country. Military members stay ready to work every day of the year. They sometimes face dangerous situations and might die for Namibia. The commander warned against bad behavior that could hurt national safety.
Nandi-Ndaitwah praised soldiers for helping people during natural disasters. The military also sends peacekeepers to other countries around the world. She gave medals to 14 top generals at the ceremony. Fighter jets flew overhead during the celebration. Troops showed off special weapons and missile systems to the crowd.
