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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the U.S. Embassy celebrated the achievement of two members of the GDF who have received full scholarships to attend two of the most prestigious academies in the United States.Errol Van Lange will be a Cadet at the United States Military Academy in West Point,Tom Waddle Bears Throwback Jersey, New York,Timothy Chandler Jersey, and Czedra Frank will be a MidshipmanFrom left: U.S. Ambassador,William Perry Bears Throwback Jersey, D. Brent Hardt,Jon Singleton Astros Jersey, Errol Van Lange, Czedra Frank and Colonel Bruce Lovellat the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. These academies only accept 15 international students each year and have had a number of distinguished graduates, including six Heads of State,Kyle Lowry Team USA Jersey, two Nobel Peace awardees,Zach LaVine UCLA Jersey, 116 Rhodes Scholars,Colby Rasmus Jersey, and many Ambassadors and Generals.Both Van Lange and Frank will be studying engineering while they are in school.Family members proudly watched on as their sons were honoured by United States Ambassador,Jean Beausejour Jersey, D. Brent Hardt. The GDF’s Colonel Bruce Lovell also addressed the cadets, noting that once their education is completed,Tarell Basham Jersey, they will return and continue their honourable service to Guyana. The two cadets follow other accomplished candidates from the GDF who have participated in personal and professional development in the United States under continuing partnership programmes.The ceremony ended with the remarks by the young cadets and future students. Both Frank and Van Lange thanked the GDF and the United States for the great opportunity to study in the United States and promised to apply what they learn at these elite academies in service to their country upon their return to Guyana. |
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