Army officers promoted

His Majesty on July 22 promoted to the rank of Brigadier (left to right) Chencho Dorji (RBG), Kesang Dorjee, Sangay Penjor and Singi Dorji (RBA).

Brigadier Chencho Dorji was commissioned as an officer in 1975 and selected into the Royal Body Guards in 1985. He was promoted the rank of Colonel in November 2005 and is a recipient of the highest military award, Druk Yulgyel, and also the Drakpoi Thuksey.

Brigadier Singi Dorji from Chang, Thimphu, was commissioned in 1973, and appointed Lt. Colonel in 1990. In 2005, he was promoted to the rank of Colonel and is also a recipient of the prestigious Drakpoi Wangyel, Drakpoi Thuksey and Drakpoi Khorlo .

Brigadier Kesang Dorjee from Kanglung, Trashigang, was commissioned into the Royal Bhutan Army as 2nd Lieutenant in 1974. He is a recipient of the Drakpoi Thuksey and Drakpoi Khorlo. He was appointed Lt. Colonel in 1993 and in 2005 was promoted to the rank of Colonel.

Brigadier Sangay Penjor from Tang, Bumthang was commissioned into the Royal Bhutan Army as 2nd Lieutenant in 1971. He was appointed Lt. Colonel in 1984 and promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1997.

He is a recipient of the Drapoi Wangyel and he previously served as the Deputy Army Chief (Q) and the Commandant of the Military Training Center at Tencholing.

(Kuensel)