PASSING OUT PARADE HELD AT PAF AIRMEN ACADEMY KORANGI CREEK 

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PASSING OUT PARADE HELD AT PAF AIRMEN ACADEMY KORANGI CREEK
23 June, 2023: Passing out Parade of Aero Apprentices was held at PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek, Karachi, today. Air Marshal Ahmad Hassan, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Engineering) Pakistan Air Force, was the chief guest at the occasion. Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Syed Imran Majid Ali, Air Officer Commanding, PAAK, received the chief guest. A total of 1567 Aero Apprentices including trainees from Pakistan Navy and allied countries have successfully completed their technical training.
While addressing the ceremony, the chief guest said, "PAF is a highly professional organization that is venerated as a combat efficient force and has always come up to the expectations of the nation during times of trial through its historic valor, operational preparedness and professional excellence". He further said that PAF is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and has full potential to defend the aerial boundaries of the motherland. The chief guest emphasized that the current situation necessitates to keep our training and professionalism fully harmonized with the contemporary requirements for developing competent and professional airmen, fully capable of protecting our modern defence assets.The chief guest congratulated the graduating airmen and wished them a bright future and success in their upcoming professional assignments. He also commended the Academy Instructional Staff for their sincere endeavors and commitment to the cause of training.
Later, the worthy chief guest awarded trophies to the distinction holders. Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for Overall Best Performance was awarded to Aircraftman Muhammad Yousaf, Asghar Khan Trophy for the Overall Best Performance in Aeronautics was clinched by Aircraftman Muhammad Yousaf whereas Nur Khan Trophy for Best in Aero Avionics Technology was conferred upon Aircraftman Muhammad Ibrahim Suleman. Air Officer Commanding Trophy for the Best Performance in General Service Training was awarded to Academy Sergeant Aircraftman Noman Karim whereas Trophy for Best Performance in foreign trainees was lifted by Corporal MD Salim Ahmed from Bangladesh.
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