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Air Marshal Sohail Aman designated as new PAF Chief

Published March 18, 2015 Updated March 18, 2015 01:22pm

ISLAMABAD: The government appointed Air Marshal Sohail Aman as new Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), with effect from March 19, here on Wednesday.

Air Marshal Sohail Aman was commissioned in the GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in November,1980.

Sohail Aman, an accomplished Fighter Pilot, is a graduate of Combat Commanders' School, Air War College and Royal College of Defence Studies (UK).

His career encompasses a wide range of operational, training and command assignments, said a PAF press release issued here.

During his remarkable career in PAF, Sohail Aman has flown various types of fighter and training aircraft on PAF Inventory.

He holds Master's Degree in International Studies from Kings College UK and a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from Air War College.

During his illustrious career in PAF, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, Combat Commanders' School, an Operational Air Base and Regional Air Command.

He remained on various important staff appointments including Director Operations, Director Plans and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Operations) at Air Headquarters, Air Officer Commanding, Central Air Command and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, (Training).

Presently he is serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, (Operations) at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

In recognition of his meritorious and exceptionally dedicated services, he has been decorated with the award of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military).

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015