ISLAMABAD (Staff Reporter) The graduation ceremony of the 58th Combat Commanders Course was held at the Air Power Center of Excellence (ACE). Air Marshal Abdul Moeed Khan, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Air Defence) was the chief guest of the ceremony. Addressing the officers who graduated from the course, the chief guest highlighted the importance of this important milestone and the new future on their shoulders. Responsibilities covered. He highlighted that during the course he was trained at the Air Power Center of Excellence in an environment that presented a realistic picture of contemporary threats. Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Defense said, “As a combat commander, you have attained a high rank in the Pakistan Air Force. This achievement is indicative of your extraordinary abilities and is a very important milestone in your career. You are trained to face these challenges with unwavering determination.” Highlighting the important role of the officers who graduated from the Combat Commanders Course, the chief guest emphasized their role in national security and protection of Pakistan’s airspace and asked them to utilize their training and skills so that at their disposal The latest equipment and weapons provided can be used effectively. He added, “The nation sees you as a vanguard of national defence, so it is very important that you are always alert, adaptable and ready to deal with any situation.” He also appreciated the great efforts of the teachers of the institution and expressed satisfaction that all the schools involved in the Air Power Center of Excellence are performing their duties in full harmony for training the future combat leadership of the Pakistan Air Force. Earlier, the chief guest distributed certificates and trophies to the graduating officers at the end of this laborious and professionally challenging course. The Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for overall best performance among fighter pilots was awarded to Squadron Leader Rana Ahsan Ashfaq, while the Air Officer Commanding Air Defense Trophy for overall best performance among Combat Controllers was awarded to Squadron Leader Junaid Ahmed. .














