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225 recruits join Georgian Defence Forces on Saint George’s Day

The recruits will now serve at various units for a four-year term. Photo: Defence Ministry Facebook

Agenda.ge, 23 Nov 2019 - 19:58, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Georgian Defence Forces have 225 new servicemen now, who pledged their allegiance on Saint George's Day today.

The ceremony was held at the NATO-Georgia Joint Training and Evaluation Centre (JTEC). Photo: Defence Ministry Facebook

The recruits have gone through a ten-week preparatory training program to develop the necessary skills in tactics, communication, medicine, as well as study disciplinary regulations.

Photo: Defence Ministry Facebook

Now they will serve within various units for a four-year term.

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