SARGODHA: The graduation ceremony of the 50th Combat Commanders’ Course at Airpower Centre of Excellence, Sargodha, was held on Wednesday.

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, was the chief guest Speaking on the occasion, he said: “Being the combatant of this elite organisation, upholding the pledge to ‘Live For’, ‘Fight For’ and ‘Die For’ the country and the PAF is our first and foremost duty. Over the years it has been proven that a better trained professional side with high morale can offset the limitation of numbers and equipment to a great extent”.

The air chief expressed satisfaction over the performance of the Combat Commanders School.

He awarded certificates and trophies to the graduating officers.

The Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for the Best Combat Commander was awarded to Wing Commander Fahad Sajid Peerzada, while Air Officer Commanding Air Defence Command Trophy was awarded to Squadron Leader Tayyab Saeed Qureshi.

The ceremony was attended by principal staff officers and field commanders of the Air Force, says a press release.

Published in Dawn, July 06th, 2018