Seychelles Defence Forces Swear In 33 New Recruits | Seychelles News

Thirty-three new Privates have officially joined the Seychelles Defence Forces after completing an intense four-month training program, marking a proud milestone as they were sworn in at the Passing Out Ceremony for Intake 02/2026. With top brass including the Commander-in-Chief in attendance, the event celebrated their grit, discipline, and commitment to serving Seychelles with honor. Top performers like Private Lisa Dubois for academic excellence and Private Kurt Allissop for practical skills were recognized, while Private Gael Renaud took home Best Overall Recruit for outstanding leadership and consistency. Speaking on behalf of her peers, Sarah Etheve highlighted the challenges overcome through determination. Now fully prepared, this new cohort is ready to defend and serve their nation — a powerful moment for both the recruits and the Defence Forces. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3ebab597e07e9c2