Acting Commander for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commodore Viliame Naupoto has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral today.
An officer’s mass was held at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Suva this afternoon where he was pinned the rear admiral stripes.
Speaking to FBC News Rear Admiral Naupoto says it’s an honor to be given the highest rank in the military.
Despite the promotion, Naupoto maintains nothing under his leadership will change as he’s there to lead the RFMF.
The Acting Commander confirms he will surely apply for the Commanders post that has been advertised in the dailies.
The promotion was approved by Minister for Defence Timoci Natuva under the constitution and the Commander in Chief of the RFMF and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama were informed accordingly.
