General Luis Cortés Delgado departs Melilla command

Major General Luis Cortés Delgado held a military parade at the Alfonso XIII Base to mark his departure as the General Commander of Melilla. The ceremony, held at the ‘Heroes of Melilla’ parade ground, honored his more than two years of leadership before he moves to the reserve status on October 11.

The event included representations from various units within the Melilla General Command (COMGEMEL), such as the 1st Legion ‘Gran Capitán’ Tercio, the 52nd Melilla Regulares Group, the 10th ‘Alcántara’ Cavalry Regiment, and several other engineering, artillery, and logistics units. During the ceremony, Cortés Delgado received honors of ordinance, reviewed the troops, and renewed his Oath to the Flag.

In his farewell address, the General expressed pride in his command and extended his gratitude to the military personnel, specifically praising their loyalty, commitment, dedication, and professionalism during his tenure.