PAF Airmen Academy Korangi Creek holds grand passing out parade
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ISLAMABAD – Passing Out Parade of Trainees, Entries No. 2312, 2412 and 2506 was held at PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek. Air Vice Marshal Akhtar Imran Saddozai, Air Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. On his arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Shahid Afzaal, Air Officer Commanding, PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek. A total of 1045 trainees from PAF, Pakistan Navy and allied countries successfully completed their training. Addressing the parade, the Chief Guest said that Pakistan Air Force is a highly professional organization that is recognized as a combat-efficient force through its exemplary courage and bravery. As per the vision of Chief of the Air Staff, PAF Airmen Academy Korangi Creek is conducting airmen training to cater for ever-evolving Multi Domain Operations, thereby addressing future challenges. He further said that PAF has always stood firm together with sister services to defend the sovereignty of our country. Due to the hostile neighbourhood on Eastern and Western borders, the nation looks upon PAF with even greater expectations and I assure the nation that PAF will always stand firm with the same commitment as exhibited during Marka-e-Haq Bunyan-ul-Marsoos. The world has witnessed the first-ever application of full-spectrum Multi Domain Operations by PAF, utilizing elements of space, cyber and electronic warfare along with long-range vectors, unmanned aerial systems and killer drones against the numerically superior adversary. The Chief Guest said that niche and disruptive technologies have changed the landscape of future conflicts. By the grace of Allah Almighty and the unwavering resolve of the national leadership, Pakistan Air Force has embarked upon the journey of indigenization under the auspices of National Aero Space and Technology Parks. Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for the Overall Best Performance was awarded to Aircraftman Muhammad Anas