IZMIR, Turkey
A woman cadet on Friday topped the graduating batch from a military school in the Aegean province of Izmir.
Merve Gezginci, one of 50 female cadets, trained at the Gendarmerie Commando School and Training Center Command received her certificate at a ceremony.
“My dream is to show success at the academy, to represent the country, the nation and the flag in the best way,” said Gezginci, who hails from the eastern Erzincan province.
“We women are strong and we show it everywhere,” she added.
IZMIR, TURKEY - JUNE 28: Turkish woman officer candidate Merve Gezginci, who completed the commando basic training course in the first place, is seen during a ceremony at Foca Gendarmerie Commando School and Training Center Command after 492 officer candidates including 50 women completed commando basic training course in Izmir, Turkey on June 28, 2019. ( Evren Atalay - Anadolu Agency )
A total of 492 cadets -- including 50 women -- completed a 43-week basic commando training.
A few more cadets, who ranked top in the training, were also given certificates and awards at the ceremony.
