Graduation ceremony of 11th Basic Airborne Course held
May 9, 2009
ISLAMABAD: The Graduation Ceremony of 11th Basic Airborne Course was held at Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur.
The Course comprised of 76 graduates out of which 22 were Officers, 29 Aviation Cadets, 3 Saudi Cadets, one Royal Jordanian Air Force Cadet, one Naval Cadet, 16 Airmen and four Lady Cadets.
According to a press release issued by DPR (AIR), Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy Risalpur, Air Vice Marshal Hafeez Ullah Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) awarded the wings to the graduating Officers, Airmen and Cadets.
In his address to graduates AVM Hafeez Ullah said “Para training squadron symbolizes courage, sacrifice and dedication. You have today become the proud bearers of the great responsibility remember that hereafter, your duty is far more important than anything. You must maintain high standards of professional excellence in making service to the PAF and nation. There are going to be innumerable challenges and hurdles that will come your way, but you will have to show the courage and steadfastness of purpose to meet these challenges.”
Trophy for overall best performance in Basic Airborne Course was received by Fg Officer Syed Akmal Naeem. The best paratrooper amongst the lady cadets was Avn Cdt Vardah Salam.
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