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Kuwait Defense Min. awards army officers medals of nat''l defense

KUWAIT, March 24 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Thursday awarded a number of army officers medals of National Defence and the first degree Order of Military Duty at a ceremony held at Ali Al-Sabah military College.
Sheikh Jaber said in a brief speech to the officers that "the efforts you are making in implementing the tasks and duties prove your love and loyalty to God, homeland and the Amir".
"This event indicates ongoing communication between us as you carry on your shoulders the protection of this country and its achievements. This award is a sign of confidence in the leadership of you and an incentive to exert more effort", he added.
Sheikh Jaber pointed out that "we facilitate these tasks to see results of the process of loyalty and construction so as our military be able to repel any aggression against our beloved country". (end) rf.tg KUNA 242251 Mar 11NNNN