Last month, Col. Ofek Buchris concluded a two-year stint as commander of the Golani infantry brigade in the regular army. He was awarded a chief of staff's citation for his performance as a battalion commander in the brigade during the second intifada.
Outgoing commander of IDF's Golani brigade: 'We've come a long way'
During his stint in Golani, Ofek Buchris sought to improve the leadership abilities of his officers and change the brigade's image. Now, he says, the soldiers will go one hill further than they're ordered to.
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