His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II delivered a speech while patronizing the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of National Service (Khedmet Alam) conscripts for the year 2026.
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During the ceremony on Wednesday, the Crown Prince said: "I stand here today feeling the pride of a soldier and the son of a soldier—a young man raised in a home that cherishes the military and values the honor of service."
He added, "Military service is not merely a rank; it is a spirit of belonging to something greater than oneself and a legacy of pride inherited through actions, not words."
The Crown Prince continued, "We are witnessing a phase of escalation in the region that demands awareness, responsibility, readiness, and a national sense that places Jordan First."
His Royal Highness further noted: "Our values are firm and unchanging, but clinging to the methods of yesterday is no longer an option." He added, "We must not fear change, for the real danger lies in stagnation—and fear has never been a trait of Jordanians."
The Crown Prince explained, "I see that our turbulent location has been a catalyst for forging our national character, achieving much with little, and building a state that has gone far beyond mere resilience." He pointed out that "our destination is a stronger Jordan—one that is self-reliant, invests in the opportunities provided by technological tools, and renews its commitment to education and skills-building."
"There is no glory except for those who take challenge as their path, patience as their weapon, and determination as an unquenchable fuel," he added, noting that "this nation was not built on ease, nor was it preserved through hesitation; rather, it was carried on the shoulders of tough men, alongside women who believed in their role in building and giving."
Addressing the youth, the Crown Prince said: "You are the strength and the pillar of this nation; through you, it remains steadfast, and through you, it moves forward." He concluded, "May Jordan remain above all considerations—resilient and proud, with its army and its people, defying all hardships."
(Source: Al-Mamlaka)
