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Royal Air Force of Oman celebrates graduation of new recruits
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Royal Air Force of Oman celebrates graduation of new recruits

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) celebrated the graduation of a new batch of recruits at Ghala Base and the Sultan Qaboos Air Academy.
  • The ceremony was attended by retired Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Manthri and Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad Al Ghafri, Commander of RAFO.
  • Outstanding recruits, including Ali Mohammed Belhaf, Munthir Musabih Al Ghamlasi, and Mohammed Nasser Al Adawi, were recognized for their achievements in overall performance, military drill, and marksmanship.

The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) marked a significant milestone with the graduation ceremony for a new cohort of recruits. The event took place on Tuesday at the military parade grounds of Ghala Base and the Sultan Qaboos Air Academy, celebrating the culmination of rigorous training.

Presiding over the ceremony was Retired Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Manthri, with Air Vice Marshal Khamis Hammad Al Ghafri, the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman, also in attendance. The occasion featured a display of diverse military drills and performances by the graduating recruits.

As part of the ceremony, the graduates recited the anthem of the Royal Air Force of Oman, took an oath of loyalty, and pledged allegiance, proclaiming their support for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander. The event also recognized top performers for their excellence during the course. Recruit Ali Mohammed Belhaf secured first place overall, Recruit Munthir Musabih Al Ghamlasi excelled in military drill, and Recruit Mohammed Nasser Al Adawi demonstrated superior skill in light weapons marksmanship.

Long live His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander.

— Graduating RecruitsProclamation made by the graduates during the oath of loyalty at the RAFO graduation ceremony.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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