Ex-soldiers urged to behave

Many soldiers face difficulty in coping with life outside the military
Many soldiers face difficulty in coping with life outside the military

PALAPYE: Former soldiers who are members of Botswana Defence Force Retired Members Association (BDFRMA) have been urged to uphold their standards after retirement.

Addressing BDFRMA members at their ninth annual general meeting, Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Shaw Kgathi noted that even post their retirement, many of them still contribute meaningfully to the country’s developments.

He said it shows that the BDF veterans are deploying all the skills they learnt as army officers during their term. He urged them not to get discouraged saying they are known by accuracy and discipline in doing things, adding that some of them are said to be ill-mannered.

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