A formal ceremony for taking a solemn oath of the cadets of the 30th class was held today at the Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” in Skopje.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defence Vlado Misajlovski, the Chief of the Army General Staff, Major General Sashko Lafchiski, the Dean of the Military Academy, Colonel Nenad Taneski, generals of the Army, representatives of the Ministry of Defence and of the Army, representatives of the military-diplomatic corps, as well as the parents and family members of the cadets.
In his address, the Minister of Defence Vlado Misajlovski emphasized that a military career requires outstanding physical fitness, psychological endurance and a high level of discipline. He highlighted that the strength of the Army lies in unity and mutual trust.
“With utmost dedication, over the next four years you will learn to make decisions that will be crucial to protecting the security and safety of the country. Be a team and respect one another,” said Misajlovski, adding that the joint education of the cadets represents an investment in regional security and friendship.
The Dean of the Military Academy, Colonel Nenad Taneski, called on the cadets to always put duty before personal interests, emphasizing that good military leaders lead by personal example.
“You will be preparing to become officers capable of thinking, making decisions and leading people by setting a personal example. However, remember: a good officer is recognized not only by the way they command, but also by the way they treat the people entrusted to their care,” said Colonel Taneski.
The Dean also expressed his gratitude to the military leadership for the ongoing processes of modernization, equipping the Army and improving the military infrastructure, all of which directly contribute to enhancing the educational and working conditions of the Academy.
This year, a total of 34 cadets have enrolled at the Military Academy as part of the 30th class. Of these, 28 cadets (20 men and 8 women) are training for service in the Macedonian Army, while 6 cadets (4 men and 2 women) are training for service in the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
