In a statement to mark the 45th anniversary of the Armed Forces Unification Day, carried by the Nation Shield journal, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed paid tribute to the officers and soldiers "who have contributed, with loyalty and devotion, to establishing the foundations of our Armed Forces". The full text of the President's statement: My sons, the officers and soldiers of our gallant Armed Forces, peace be upon you. On the 45th anniversary of our Armed Forces Unification Day, we salute you with much appreciation, as you are performing your duties with efficiency, capacity and devotion in creat...