The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander, Lt Gen Colin Barry says the Zambia Air Force will carry out annual recruitments to allow for more opportunities for members of the general public to answer the call to serve the Nation.
General Barry was speaking during the ZAF Livingstone Officers Annual Ball which he attended as the Guest of Honour last night in the Tourist Capital.
The news of the recruitment was met by a loud applause from the well attended event which was the first ball open to the invited public guests since the Covid pandemic.
Officers in attendance were further delighted to hear that in order to achieve Command's intent of a combat capable Air force anchored on professionalism and accountability, personnel incentives such as notches would now automatically be upgraded annually.
He also said financial initiatives such as special advances and in house loan package conditions would be reviewed and improved to avoid personnel engaging loan sharks and other high interest facilities.
The Air Force Commander thanked the Air Power Ladies Patron, Mrs Sharmaine Barry, for the notable works the Club of dedicated members throughout all Air Force formations in the country were doing to contribute positively and give back to their communities. He went on to thank Air Power Ladies and all spouses for the support they gave their partners throughout the year.
The ZAF Commander called all ZAF personnel and the general public to deliberately make efforts to protect and improve the environment saying "it is the only home we have so we must take good care of it."
Lt Gen Barry took the opportunity to recognise Mr Benjamin Milenge, affectionately known by most as Uncle Ben, for his continued efforts of environmental advocacy and awareness.
" The Air Force will take its role in the fight to save the environment seriously and promise that the Air Force will further increase its efforts in reforestation and restoration of natural habitats planting trees throughout all formations," he added.
He was also pleased to announce that works to establish and commission an aviation museum at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport to celebrate the country's rich aviation history were underway and making progress.
Lt Gen Barry also recognized and thanked all the Air Force corporating partners for their continued love, support and respect for the ZAF and extended an olive branch for even deeper ties in order to achieve further partnership and lifetime results.
He acknowledged and thanked the Air Officer Commanding Training Command, Brig Gen Moono, the ZAF Livingstone Station Commander, Col Like Like, the President of the Mess Committe, Col Paul Besa and the entire ZAF Livingstone Executive Organising Committee for inviting him to be the Guest of Honour as well as hosting a successful Annual Ball.
