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Special Reports

August 16, 2017

  1. Bogotá

    National Chess Champion is an officer of the Military School of Cadets

    2018-09-20 15:37:54/

    Second Lieutenant Paola Rodríguez-Rueda will represent Colombia in the Chess Olympiad, the most important competition of this sport in the world.

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  2. Popayán

    The Sueños de Honor Circus of the National Army arrived in Popayán

    2018-09-14 10:25:29/

    Children and adults will enjoy family shows with clowns, mimes, juggling and many surprises more.

    More: The Sueños de Honor Circus of the National Army arrived in Popayán [+]

  3. Massachusetts, USA

    The environmental Bubble of the National Army shared their experience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to attack deforestation

    2018-09-05 15:27:02/

    During the meeting, lines of action were identified to start a work in cooperation with this international knowledge center.

    More: The environmental Bubble of the National Army shared their experience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to attack deforestation [+]

  4. Riohacha

    National Army leads initiative to bring water to La Guajira

    2018-09-04 16:33:23/

    Specialized teams from the United States Naval Mission visited La Guajira to start the construction of a drinking water well for the Rumonero community.

    More: National Army leads initiative to bring water to La Guajira [+]

  5. Bogotá

    First Black Hawk pilot woman in the Army

    2018-08-27 11:44:43/

    Last April, second lieutenant Viviana Yesenia Forero-Moncada completed the Basic Army Rotary Wing Pilot Course and became the first female helicopter pilot of the Army. Since then, she began training to specialize in the UH-60 Black Hawk of the Colombian Army Aviation and be part of one of the most experienced and prepared crews around the world.

    More: First Black Hawk pilot woman in the Army [+]

  6. Villavicencio

    Korean War veterans, referents in the world for their heroism

    2018-08-08 13:22:27/

    I have fought three wars, I have commanded and I have seen the best soldiers in the world fighting. I think there is nothing new in terms of heroism and fearlessness, but when I saw the Colombian battalion fight, I saw the greatest and most proud soldiers ever, said General Blackshear Bryan, Commander of the 24th Infantry Division in Korea.

    More: Korean War veterans, referents in the world for their heroism [+]

  7. Bogotá

    An ESMIC cadet will participate in an exchange at the Royal Military College of Canada

    2018-07-30 11:48:16/

    As done in recent years, the Military School of Cadets initiated a new process of military exchange with the Canadian Army.

    More: An ESMIC cadet will participate in an exchange at the Royal Military College of Canada [+]

  8. Bogotá

    The National Army Doctrine Center receives an official visit from the People"s Republic of China

    2018-07-26 09:59:08/

    Our experience in doctrinal construction is exhibited to the armies of the world.

    More: The National Army Doctrine Center receives an official visit from the People"s Republic of China [+]

  9. Bogotá

    Foreign cadets are trained at the Military School of Cadets

    2018-07-17 12:47:07/

    A cadet from Panama and another from Paraguay visited the School of the National Army to receive military and academic training for four years.

    More: Foreign cadets are trained at the Military School of Cadets [+]

  10. Bogotá

    Delivery of certificates and imposition of badges in the General Military Academy of Spain to Colombian ensigns

    2018-07-17 12:46:04/

    The ensigns of the Military School of Cadets, who are developing a military and academic exchange in Spain, participated in the ceremony of delivery of dispatches and badges.

    More: Delivery of certificates and imposition of badges in the General Military Academy of Spain to Colombian ensigns [+]

  11. New York - USA

    Army receives international recognition for its work in favor of Human Rights

    2018-07-17 12:45:03/

    The ceremony was attended by delegates from several countries, UN officials, religious leaders, NGOs and students of different universities from around the world.

    More: Army receives international recognition for its work in favor of Human Rights [+]

  12. Arauca

    Four-legged heroes with pixelated hearts

    2018-07-05 13:15:20/

    About 20 Labrador, Belgian Malinois and Golden Retriever dogs are part of the group of canines of the Military Engineers Battalion - General Rafael Navas Pardo.

    More: Four-legged heroes with pixelated hearts [+]

  13. Bogotá

    Helicopter used during Operation Jaque: 10 years dedicated to humanitarian support missions

    2018-07-03 12:37:38/

    On July 2, 2008, the crew of the MI-17 EJC 3375 helicopter of the Army Aviation took 15 people back to freedom after being held captive for several years. This aircraft with an emblematic name, Libertad 1, also bears on one of its sides the acronym SAR (Search and Rescue), because after Operation Jaque, it has been used for over 2,000 flight hours to develop this type of missions.

    More: Helicopter used during Operation Jaque: 10 years dedicated to humanitarian support missions [+]

  14. Bogotá

    Four-legged Heroes are also a differential capability of the Military Engineers.

    2018-06-27 20:11:51/

    Their keen sense of smell, auditory sensitivity and adaptive ability make these furry Heroes not only a faithful friend for our soldiers, but four-legged companions that support the missions with their skills.

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  15. Bogotá

    American armies establish a route to create military support guidelines for the civil authority based on the capabilities of a Multimission Army

    2018-06-26 12:24:34/

    The Specialized Conference on Military Support to Civil Authorities, based on the capabilities of a Multimission Army, addressed important issues for the region such as drug trafficking, migration, disaster relief and border control.

    More: American armies establish a route to create military support guidelines for the civil authority based on the capabilities of a Multimission Army [+]

  16. Tunja

    Outstanding participation of the Armed Forces team in the Boxing Championship

    2018-05-30 11:10:25/

    The Armed Forces team won seven medals during the Elite National Boxing Championship held in Boyacá.

    More: Outstanding participation of the Armed Forces team in the Boxing Championship [+]

  17. Bogotá

    Exchange of knowledge between militaries from Colombia and the United States on installation of bridges

    2018-05-24 16:12:30/

    Members of the Military Engineers Command exchanged knowledge on installation of semi-permanent modular metal bridges with non-commissioned officers of the United States Army.

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  18. Nilo

    Being a military officer, a profession that changes lives

    2018-05-16 11:03:24/

    Private Marco Tulio García talks about his decision to join the Army, a vocation that he discovered while defining his military situation.

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  19. Bogotá

    At 76, Rosa brought out her best military and supermom skills

    2018-05-15 15:52:21/

    Three supermoms dared to become a soldier for a day, changing their daily role as housewives for the militia.

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  20. Ibagué

    Heroes of Sumapaz, a monument to pay tribute to our heroes

    2018-05-09 17:11:21/

    Three years were invested in the construction of this monument, located at kilometer 75 of the Bogota-Girardot road.

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