Farewell parade

After over 30 years of service in the Armed Forces of Malta, Commander Carmel Vassallo yesterday attended his last parade - during Republic Day celebrations - before he retires at the end of this year. His successor will be deputy commander Martin...

After over 30 years of service in the Armed Forces of Malta, Commander Carmel Vassallo yesterday attended his last parade - during Republic Day celebrations - before he retires at the end of this year. His successor will be deputy commander Martin Xuereb who will take on the role of commander next year. Brigadier Vassallo was appointed commander in March 2004 after he had been deputy since 1996.

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