Basbug hosts fast-breaking dinner for martyr families

Chief of General Staff Ilker Basbug, with his wife Sevil Basbug, yesterday hosted an iftar fast-breaking dinner for martyr families residing in Ankara at the Gazi Officer's club. Many high-ranking military officers, including commanding officers of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), were also in attendance at the dinner. During the dinner, Basbug had conversations with families and also showed close interest in martyrs' children and talked to them. A statement by the General Staff said, "Our martyrs who lost their lives for the Turkish homeland and nation were commemorated with respect and gratitude at the dinner." In related news, as part of the new communication strategy of the General Staff to provide regular and correct information on military issues for media members, the first weekly information briefing for defense reporters of the media will be held today at the General Staff headquarters.