Sergeant Major of the Malawi Defence Force George Bisalomu discusses the MDF's Sergeant Majors Academy and their efforts to train other African nation NCOs. Bisalomu is one of four African senior enlisted leaders currently in the U.S. visiting professional military education institutions as part of AFRICOM's Africa Enlisted Leader Strategy. | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

#Update Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Paul Valentino Phiri says the MDF remains an apolitical institution that is committed to professionalism and loyalty to the country's Constitution. Phiri was speaking during the graduation of 834 MDF recruits at the Malawi Armed Forces College in Salima. He challenged the men and women in uniform to uphold integrity, respect and responsibility within and outside the military circles. "With the national elections scheduled for 16th September dr