KUWAIT: Kuwait National Guard Undersecretary, Lieutenant General Hashem Al-Refaie, on Thursday, honored the National Guard's retirees who have volunteered and have given much needed hand in the efforts against the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The undersecretary, in a statement, expressed gratitude to the volunteering retirees for manifesting true meaning of patriotism and sacrifices for the homeland, backing up the National Guard personnel during the COVID-19 crisis.

Their initiative has been deeply applauded by His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, the National Guard Chief, his deputy Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as well as ordinary citizens who have seen these good-will efforts on part of the experienced former personnel. - KUNA