The government and AFM senior officers are considering ways how conditions can be improved so that the army does not lose experienced personnel once they attain 25 years of service or turn 55, Home Affairs Minister Michael Farrugia said today.

At present all soldiers can retire on pension after 25 years of service, a situation which is seeing the army lose trained people.

Speaking at a ceremony during which he presented long and efficient service medals to 49 serving and former members of the AFM, of all ranks, the minister also said that further AFM recruitment would be made to meet establishment.

An Mcast course may also be tailored to prepare potential recruits.

The award ceremony was held at Luqa Barracks in the presence of the army commander, Brigadier Jeffrey Curmi.

Both the minister and the commander thanked long-serving soldiers for their service to the Force and the country. Brig Curmi said the army is also revamping the Voluntary Reserve Force, which will also be open to former soldiers. 

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