Air Force Chief Receives Singapore Award

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force, Colonel (U) Haji Mahmud bin Haji Saidin was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military ), by Singapore's Minister for Defence, Rear-Admiral (RADM) (NS) Teo Chee Hean at an investiture ceremony in the Ministry of Defence.

The Meritorious Service Medal (Military) was awarded to Col (U) Haji Mahmud in recognition of the significant role he has played in enhancing the excellent ties and closer interactions between the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Royal Brunei Air Force.

Col (U) Haji Mahmud's leadership has enabled a further strengthening of the longstanding friendship between the two air forces.

The broad spectrum of bilateral interactions and professional exchanges has also enhanced professionalism and camaraderie between the officers and men of the two air forces.

COL (U) Haji Mahmud, who was in Singapore from l6 to 19 Jan, also called on his counterpart. Chief of Air Force, MG Lim Kim Choon. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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