The Nigeria Air Force (NAF), on Saturday, organized a chief of veterans Chief of Air de Air (CAS) as a gesture of gratitude and memory of reconnecting with its retired personnel, honoring its service legacy and reinforcing the institutional unit, an initiative of the head of the air staff, the air marshal will have a Abubakar bullet.
This was contained in a statement made available to defense correspondents in Abuja on Sunday by the Director of Public Relations and Service Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
The statement explained that the commitment remained simultaneously through the NAF commands and units throughout the country, reflected the leadership vision of the head of the Air state, which continues to place people, professionalism and heritage in the heart of its transformational agenda.
According to this, “Parley served not only as a return home for hundreds of officers and retired aviators, but also as a reaffirmation of the deep respect of NAF by those who raided the path of progress through decades of sacrifice, discipline and courage.”
He said that “emotions increased during interactions, which presented sincere tributes, memories of past operations and open discussions about well -being and reintegration challenges.”
Going to the veterans through a special message nationwide, the Marshal of Air Abubakar described the Parley as “a national call to memory, reflection and reconnection,” and added: “This is not just a symbolic event. It is a reaffirmation that its contributions import, yesterday, today and always.
“You are living courage and commitment. Your legacy forms the base of the Nigerian Air Force in which we serve proud today.”
The CAS even more assured veterans of the ongoing efforts to improve the well -being after service, including improved access to medical care, improved pension structures and the most solid social reintegration roads.
“We are determined to make sure that it is not only remembered but continually supported,” he said. “This is your home, and your voice will always count.”
The statement added that in the various places, from Kaduna to Calabar, Bauchi to Port Harcourt, the veterans were warmly welcome when serving the staff, reinforcing the message that the NAF remained a united family.
According to this, “in Bayelsa, the retired noncommissioned officer, Apraala Edmund said:” We never ask thanks, but today we feel seen. This gesture of the Nigeria Air Force reminds us that our service mattered, and still does. “
He added that another veteran in Kano described the event as “a humble reminder of the legacy for which we once risk everything. It is encouraging to know that the NAF still remembers and respects that sacrifice.”
The statement also explained that the conversation of veterans resonated with all who attended, combining pride with the purpose, memories with renewed ties, which when anchoring the event throughout the country, the NAF reinforced that honoring veterans is not a tribute of one day, but a continuous duty of care, appreciation and inclusion.
According to this, “as the Nigeria Air Force draws a future defined by innovation, operational excellence and national security, it does so with its roots deeply based on the sacrifices they served before.
“Through the Parley of Cas veterans, the NAF has not only honored its past, but also lit the way forward with unity, gratitude and purpose.”
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