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President commends 137 graduates of national service program for joining MNDF

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu commended 137 youths from the first batch of the national service program for completing the MNDF basic training course on June 11, 2026 and joining the military. The program aims to build a self-confident, faithful, strong, and responsible younger generation. The graduates come from 70 islands across 20 atolls. A total of 350 students started the first batch, with 344 graduating in December, the second batch in May, and the third batch recently left for training.

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Jun 13, 2026

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu commended 137 youths from the first batch of the national service program for completing the MNDF basic training course on June 11, 2026 and joining the military. The program aims to build a self-confident, faithful, strong, and responsible younger generation. The graduates come from 70 islands across 20 atolls. A total of 350 students started the first batch, with 344 graduating in December, the second batch in May, and the third batch recently left for training.

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