Muara, Saturday 05 March 2011 – That was what the crew of the USS Reuben James (FFG 57) that docked at Muara Port on March 4 (Friday) said as they greeted VIPs visiting the high-tech battleship yesterday morning.

During the visit, Brunei Darussalam’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, YAM Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Wadood Bolkiah, Colonel (U) Haji Jofri bin Haji Abdullah, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force, and Mr Alexander L Barraso, the Charge d’ Affairs at the US Embassy, were briefed on the functions and capabilities of the Reuben James – the 51st ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided missile frigates.

Bolkiah Garrison, Friday 04 March 2011 – Rear Admiral (RADM) Chew Men Leong, Chief of Navy from the Republic of Singapore Navy made a farewell visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat on 4th March 2011 at the Ministry of Defence.

RADM Chew began his military career in 1985 when he was enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).  During his appointment, RADM Chew has made outstanding contributions which included the formation of the Maritime Task Force and the establishment of the Information Fusion Centre (IFC). He has also play a significant role during the operational deployment of his military team to the Gulf of Aden. His previous visit to Brunei Darussalam was in 2008 for an introductory visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, the Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the Commander of Royal Brunei Navy.

SERASA, Friday, 04 Mac2011 – About 200 officers and staffs including Athletes, Sports Manager and sports committee members from the Ministry of Defence were celebrated this afternoon as a token of appreciation for their support and participation during the Inter-Ministry Sports Festival in conjunction with the 17th Civil Service Day, 2010 held from 22nd – 29th January 2010 where the Ministry of Defence emerged as the overall champion of the annual tournament, acquiring 11 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 6 bronze medals.

The ceremony which was held at the RBAF Water Sport Centre, Jalan Pantai Serasa began with the mass recital of Surah Al-Fatihah headed by the Senior Religious Officer Ministry of Defence and followed by a speech by Chairman of the event.

An appreciation speech was also delivered by the Deputy Minister of Defence where he later presented certificates of appreciation to all participants.

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Wednesday 16 February 2011 – A thanks giving ceremony was held by the Ministry of Defence and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) to commemorate the 37th Birthday of His Royal Highness Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince, Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office at Bolkiah Garrison Surau this evening.