Royal Army of Oman marks Armed Forces Day

Energy Tuesday 11/December/2018 17:55 PM
By: Times News Service
Royal Army of Oman marks Armed Forces Day

Khasab: Musandam sector command of the Royal Army of Oman (RAO) marked the Armed Forces day during a ceremony under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Qatabi, State Adviser.
The Armed Forces day is celebrated on December 11 every year.
The ceremony began with the playing of the Royal Anthem and military salute to the chief guest who inspected the front row of the Protocols Guard.
After that, the RAO Music Band played various military musical pieces marking the occasion.
Meanwhile, the chief guest pinned long-service and good conduct medals on personnel at Musandam Sector Command in appreciation of their sincere efforts and dedication in carrying out the sacred national duty.
The ceremony was attended by Sayyid Khalifa bin Al Murdas Al Busaidi, Governor of Musandam, walis of the Governorate of Musandam, senior officers and officers of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) and other security departments, sheikhs and dignitaries.