Sohail Aman takes over command as PAF chief

[Zarvan]

ISLAMABAD: The new Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sohail Aman took over command of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at a ceremony held here at the Air Headquarters on Thursday.

Outgoing Air Chief Marshal, Tahir Rafique Butt formally handed over the PAF's Sword of Command to Air Marshal Sohail Aman.

Both the outgoing and incoming air chiefs were presented guard of honour to formally mark change of the command.

Born in 1959, 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).

Before taking charge as Air Chief he was 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). (APP)
Sohail Aman takes over command as PAF chief