Spouses Of Personnel From RBAF’s Support Services Hold Get-Together Event

Bandar Seri Begawan - Spouses of personnel from the Support Services of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces recently hosted a friendly gathering attended by more than 50 people, as stated in a press release.

The event was held at the newly established Counselling Centre of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, situated in Bolkiah Garrison.

The event was held in conjunction with the 14th anniversary of the RBAF's Support Services, which fell on October 1.

It was also jointly held for the purpose of introducing the Counselling Centre to BAKTI members, which is the Royal Brunei Aimed Forces Wives' Association and to make them aware of the services available to them within the Centre.

Guests of honour present at the gathering included Datin Hjh Kalshom binti Hj Suhaili, wife of the Commander of RBAF, Pg Hjh Jamilah Pg Md Yussof, wife of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, wives of the Services Commanders and also wives of ex-senior officers of the Support Services RBAF.

The function began with a welcoming remark by Pg Masjidah Pg Hj Tengah Omar, wife of the Commandant of Support Services, RBAF. In her remarks, Pg Masjidah called for closer cooperation among the wives and requested for more participation in any of the activities organised by the association.

She further acknowledged the uniqueness of BAKTI being an organisation where not only do they nurture such deep friendships and respects within the group for long periods of time, but requires them to have a profound understanding of their husband's career.

This was then followed with a speech by Major Hj Kassim Hj Md Yusof, Head of the Counselling Centre who focused on the role, responsibilities and organisation of the Counselling Centre, in particular the type of counselling services they offer.

Among others, the counselling sessions cover a range of issues such as specialised rehabilitative programmes including disciplinary and stress management.

The Counselling Centre was officially opened on May 31, 2004. This initiative by the RBAF clearly reflects its commitment to consistently improve its services, especially in promoting awareness of the roles and responsibilities of being an RBAF member to all members of RBAF and their families as well.

Support Services RBAF comprises 1500 members of staff from 17 units which include the Logistics Depot, Bolkiah Workshop, Women's Company Headquarters, Royal Brunei Reserve Regiment, Medical Services, Dental Services, RBAF Band, Military Police and many others. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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