‘TRAUMATISED’

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July 2, 2026

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“THEY left us real traumatised.”

That is how one participant described the mood among young men enrolled in the Military-Led Academic Training (MiLAT) programme after its suspension left them uncertain about their education and future.

Defence Minister Wayne Sturge confirmed that the MiLAT programme has been temporarily suspended due to financial concerns and a need for reform.

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