Ejército

Ejército is a general term referring to military forces. Recent news highlights two distinct events involving different countries' armed forces. Firstly, Princess Isabella of Denmark is enlisting in the Ejército, undertaking eleven months of military training after completing her secondary education. This is part of a gap year tradition common among European monarchies. Secondly, a Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana) plane, a Hercules C-130, crashed in southern Colombia, resulting in a significant loss of life. The crash, carrying over 120 people, is reported to be one of the most severe aviation accidents in the country's recent military history. These events demonstrate the Ejército's ongoing role in both national defense and royal traditions.