#NationOnline Malawi Defence Force (MDF) units have gathered at the Malawi Armed Forces College (Mafco) in Salima where they are competing in the military drill competition. MDF Commander General Paul Valentino Phiri is among the senior officers of the general rank witnessing the competition. Essentially, the competition is focusing on close-order drill which comprises the formal movements and formations used in marching, and parades including accurate and timely military commands. Military dril

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#NationOnline Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Paul Velentino Phiri has urged newly recruited soldiers not to misuse the uniform when interacting with civilians. He made the remarks during a pass out parade of 834 recruits at the Malawi Armed Forces College (Mafco) in Salima. "As you march off from this parade ground you step into the noble ranks of MDF. May you always serve with loyalty, discipline and distinction. Do not misuse the uniform to intimidate or oppress the people. The p

A bond through history ❤️ Tokahaumata ‘Mata’ Oltaches-Tagavaitau reflects on her time on the Gallipoli peninsula as the Guard Commander of the Catafalque Party, leading up to Anzac Day. From putting her feet in the waters of Anzac Cove, to imagining what commanders and soldiers were thinking when arriving on April 25th 1915, Mata’s journey to Gallipoli has been full of emotion. “It’s very spiritually moving to be here, and feel the mana of all our ancestors who have passed before us in order for