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Prize giving for HMAF 72nd Basic Recruit Intake at Taliai Camp [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday, May 26, 2023 - 21:46.  Updated on Friday, May 26, 2023 - 21:50.

Parade march by recruits. Taliai Camp, Fua'amotu. Photo: Matangi Tonga/Tupou Vaipulu Jr.

By Tupou Vaipulu Jr.

Recruit Lopeti Nisa was awarded the Best Overall Recruit and Best in Physical Training at HMAF's 72nd Basic Recruit Intake Passing Out Parade on 26 May, at Taliai Camp in Fua'amotu.

From Ma’ufanga and Ha’asini on Tongatapu, the proud young soldier marched down and received his prizes from Commander Sione Lino.

Other prizes were also awarded for Best in Indoor Lessons, Drills, Field Training, Marksmanship and Most Progressive. 

A total of 41 male and female recruits joined the intake in Feburary 2023 but at the end 38 (12 women and 26 men) graduated from their training today.

Families and friends gathered at the camp to support and the marching out event.

After a general salute to the arrival of the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Lord Fielakepa, the marching parade march demonstrated march past, slow and quick time.

From left: Chief of the Defence Staff, Brigadier Lord Fielakepa, Lady Fielakepa and guests. Taliai Camp, Fua'amotu. Photo: Matangi Tonga/Tupou Vaipulu Jr.
CMDR Sione Lino. Taliai Camp, Fua'amotu. Photo: Matangi Tonga/Tupou Vaipulu Jr.
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Taliai Camp [5]
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Brigadier Lord Fielakepa [8]
Defence [9]

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