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It was with great joy, deep emotion and immense pride that we were all here today at Camp Sergeant George Lazarou for the newly announced ceremony of the confirmation of the women contracted soldiers of the 13th Training Series.
Young women SYOP,
Sensing a sacred duty to our semi-defeated homeland and our history, I officially welcome you and cordially welcome you to the ranks of the National Guard.
I congratulate you on your conscious and courageous decision to join the armed forces of our country and serve the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus.
I express the state's and my own admiration and respect to you, the young women of SYOP, for breaking the outdated stereotypes of Cypriot society and putting yourselves at the service of your country, defying the risks and assuming the great responsibility and the highest honour of serving the National Guard.
Cyprus needs us all without exception. No one and no one is left out of the good fight for the homeland.
Today, you, like the previous training series of female contracted soldiers, prove in the most categorical way that gender is not a limitation for anyone and everyone who wishes to serve in our armed forces.
Today, you, like the previous training series of female contracted soldiers, prove in the most categorical way that gender is not a limitation for anyone and everyone who wishes to serve in our armed forces.
You have just given an assurance of loyalty, obedience and devotion to the homeland and have assumed the sacred obligation to safeguard the supreme good of security and the defence of the freedom, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus.
Take pride in this sworn affirmation.
By your newly sworn oath, you have placed yourselves at the disposal of the National Guard and I am sure that you will work hard, toil hard, and toil hard to fulfil your mission with competence and success and to be worthy of the trust and expectations of our country and our people.
The road that will lead to the successful execution of your mission is far from easy. It is rugged and requires diligence, discipline, dedication, commitment and interest.
Proceed guided by military virtues and uphold the prestige and dignity of the National Guard.
Pursue self-education, cultivate and develop new skills and abilities and enrich your knowledge in the subjects of your specialties.
Pursue self-education, cultivate and develop new skills and abilities and enrich your knowledge in the subjects of your specialties. Serve by demonstrating integrity of character, earnestness, consistency, responsibility, a spirit of cooperation, and strive for excellence in whatever task or duty you undertake.
The key element that will help you to follow and adhere to these fundamental values is discipline, which is the most important virtue of military life.
Thus far, you have demonstrated that you can meet the demands of a difficult and demanding career. We expect you to contribute even further with your skills, knowledge, dedication and ambition.
In the units where you will be posted, continue to improve yourself and your performance.
Work with diligence, method and responsibility.
Maintain at all times your own safety and the safety of other personnel and assets at the highest possible level.
Be absolutely certain that the civilian and military leadership will always be at your side.
The National Guard is on a path of strengthening, upgrading and modernization and is evolving into a modern, flexible and capable army, capable of continuing to ensure the defense, security and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus.
In this effort, your contribution is considered essential.
With collective effort, the National Guard can meet the modern needs and challenges of our time, providing the Republic with operational capability adapted to the demands of the times.
As long as the current state of affairs with the occupation of a percentage of our country's territories by Turkey continues, the National Guard will continue to make every effort to carry out its mission as the main defence and deterrence force in the Republic.
The National Guard will continue to invest in the information, continuous training and professional competence of its personnel, which is built through the development of the knowledge and experience of its personnel.
Dear relatives and friends of the young women of SYOP.
Be proud of them.
We will strive for the National Guard to be a second family for all young SYOP women.
We will make sure during their service that they are completely safe and have a decent job.
I am sure that they will fully meet the high demands of their mission and confirm your expectations.
In conclusion, I would like to thank and congratulate the officers and NCOs who contributed to the completion of the arduous training of the young women SYOPs, providing them with the physical and mental equipment to accomplish their mission.
Young women of SYOP,
I congratulate you again and wish each of you individually good health, personal and family happiness, good professional careers, courage and strength to cope with the difficult task you are undertaking.
We welcome you and welcome you to the National Guard.
(ΕΠ/ΣΧ)
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