118 new soldiers join 7th Infantry Division

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 15): 118 new soldiers join 7th Infantry Division

Around 118 new soldiers have joined the roster of the Nueva Ecija-based 7th Infantry Division.

This was announced Tuesday by 7th Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Glorioso V. Miranda.

These troopers graduated from the Army's Basic Military Training last April 11.

Their training started in Aug. 16, 2013 at Division Training School and the Scout Ranger Orientation Course at First Scout Ranger Regiment in San Miguel, Bulacan.

Col. Ronald C. Villanueva, 7th Infantry Division chief-of-staff, gave his inspirational message to the new graduates during the graduation ceremony and entrustment of firearms of Candidate Soldiers Course Class 326-13.

“By ceremonially entrusting the Armed Forces firearms, our stakeholders remind the new privates of the supremacy of civilian rule over the military.I would like to remind Candidate Soldier Course Class 326-13 that what you have worked hard and earned, is only the beginning of your long service. Remember to be honorable at all times and to put primacy on service above self," he concluded.

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