ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Air Chief MarshalSohail Aman was awarded with the highest military award of US armed forces,Legion of Merit.
It was the first time that the award was given to any foreign military highofficial.
The military award was presented by Commander U.S. Air Forces CentralCommand Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian in a simple but impressive ceremonyat Air headquarters in Islamabad today.
The award has been conferred on the Air Chief in recognition of hisleadership, sagacity, demonstration of unwavering dedication to ensureregional as well as global peace and stability.
During the ceremony, Chief of Staff US Air Force lauded PAF Air Chief’sstrong commitment in fight against terrorism and tireless advocacy for theadvancement of Pakistan Air Force capabilities.