Armed Forces celebrates graduation of UAE military recruits

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  Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohamed bin Rashid (R), salutes Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council (3rd L) and Lt Gen Hamad Thani Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces (L), after receiving an award during a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation of the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Mohammed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, attend a parade marking 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Seen with Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan (R), Mohammed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs (5th R) and Lt Gen Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces (6th R). Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Lt Gen Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, inspect military personnel during a parade marking 40th anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Lt Gen Hamad Thani Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, inspect military personnel during a parade marking 40th anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Lt Gen Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, inspect National Service military personnel during a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Lt Gen Hamad Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, inspect National Service military personnel during a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  National Service military personnel participate in a parade to mark the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Mohamed Al Suwaidi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  National Service military personnel participate in a parade to mark the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid (front C), and other National Service military personnel participate in a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  National Service military personnel participate in a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  National Service military personnel participate in a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the UAE Armed Forces unification, and the graduation ceremony for the 5th batch of National Service personnel, at the Seeh Al Hama camp. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

AL AIN // The General Command of the Armed Forces on Tuesday celebrated the graduation of the fifth batch of national military service and reserve recruits, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Armed Forces unification.

The graduates completed basic training in centres across the country. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and several Armed Forces commanders attended the ceremony, which was held at Seeh Al Hama Training Centre in Al Ain.

Sheikh Hamdan and his brother, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, congratulated their younger brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, who was among the graduates.

Sheikh Hamdan posted a selfie on his social media account, saying: “Today the joy is doubled. I congratulate all the graduates. I’m proud of all of you and of you too, my brother, Ahmed bin Mohammed.”

Sheikh Surour bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Maj Gen Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun, chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, Mohammed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Lt Gen Hamad Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, also attended with other officers and family members of the graduates.