Kuantan, 23 January 2025 – The Kuantan Air Base (PU Kuantan) welcomed the Chief of Defence Force (PAT), General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohammad bin Ab. Rahman, for an appreciation visit to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). Accompanying him was the Assistant Chief of Staff for Defence Planning, Major General Dato’ Zulkifli bin Hj Hamid TUDM. The visit, conducted with full military ceremony, highlighted the immense contributions of RMAF personnel to the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).

Upon arrival, General Tan Sri Mohammad was greeted by the Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan, along with senior RMAF officers and personnel from PU Kuantan. The visit began with a salute and inspection of the Guard of Honour, showcasing the respect and admiration for his leadership and service.

The agenda commenced with a tour of the Air Movement Building, where General Tan Sri Mohammad signed the official guest book. This was followed by a briefing on flight operations, pre-flight preparations, a medical examination, and the donning of flying gear. He was then escorted to the airfield for a photography session before boarding an F/A-18D Hornet piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Muhd Faizal bin Ab Rahim TUDM, Commanding Officer of No. 18 Squadron. The flight was accompanied by another F/A-18D Hornet and a Sukhoi Su-30MKM aircraft.

Following the flight, General Tan Sri Mohammad interacted with RMAF personnel in a warm and engaging session. He shared his experiences, inquired about their well-being, and extended his heartfelt appreciation for their dedication and service. In his address, he expressed his gratitude to the RMAF and encouraged them to continue striving towards realizing the Air Force’s Capability Development Plan 2055 (CAP 55).

The visit concluded with a street lining ceremony, a gesture of respect and admiration from the personnel of PU Kuantan.

Senior RMAF officers present included Deputy Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Dato’ Sri Hj Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris TUDM, Air Operations Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Shahada bin Ismail TUDM, Air Education and Training Commander Lieutenant General Dato’ Nur Hafis bin Abdul Karim TUDM, and Joint Forces Commander Lieutenant General Dato’ Zahani bin Hj Zainal Abidin TUDM, alongside other formation commanders.

The visit reflected the unwavering commitment of the Malaysian Armed Forces to foster camaraderie and acknowledge the contributions of its personnel, ensuring the continued excellence of the RMAF in national defence.

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BULETIN ATM: LAWATAN PENGHARGAAN PAT KE PANGKALAN UDARA KUANTAN

Kuantan, 23 Jan 25 – Pangkalan Udara Kuantan (PU Kuantan) telah menerima kunjungan daripada Panglima Angkatan Tentera (PAT), Jeneral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohammad bin Ab. Rahman, dalam satu lawatan penghargaan ke perkhidmatan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM). Turut mengiringi lawatan beliau ke PU Kuantan adalah Asisten Ketua Staf Perancangan Pertahanan Markas ATM, Mej Jen Dato’ Zulkifli bin Hj Hamid TUDM . Acara lawatan dilaksanakan dengan penuh istiadat ketenteraan, mencerminkan penghormatan tinggi terhadap sumbangan besar beliau di sepanjang perkhidmatan dalam Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM).

Ketibaan PAT telah disambut oleh Panglima Tentera Udara, Jeneral Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan, bersama pegawai kanan TUDM dan warga Pangkalan Udara Kuantan. Beliau telah menerima tabik hormat dan memeriksa perbarisan Kawalan Kehormatan Utama (KKU) daripada pegawai dan anggota Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) menandakan permulaan rasmi lawatan tersebut.

PAT seterusnya memulakan lawatan tersebut dengan mengunjungi Bangunan Pergerakan Udara dan seterusnya menandatangani buku lawatan rasmi sebelum menghadiri sesi taklimat penerbangan, persiapan penerbangan, pemeriksaan perubatan sebelum penerbangan dan pemakaian flying gears. PAT kemudiannya dibawa ke landasan penerbangan bagi sesi bergambar sebelum menaiki pesawat F/A-18D Hornet yang dikendalikan oleh Pegawai Memerintah No 18 Skuadron, Lt Kol Muhd Faizal bin Ab Rahim TUDM. Turut mengiringi penerbangan tersebut sebuah lagi pesawat F/A-18D Hornet dan sebuah pesawat Sukhoi Su-30MKM.

Seusai penerbangan bersama pesawat FA-18D, majlis diteruskan lagi dengan sesi ramah mesra antara Jeneral Tan Sri Mohammad dan anggota Pangkalan Udara Kuantan, di mana beliau meluangkan masa bertanya khabar serta berkongsi pengalaman bersama warga TUDM. Di dalam ucapan beliau ketika sesi tersebut, Jeneral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohammad telah menzahirkan penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih beliau kepada warga TUDM atas komitmen yang telah ditunjukkan di dalam perkhidmatan. Beliau turut mendoakan agar TUDM terus maju jaya dan dapat merealisasikan pelan rancangan pembangunan keupayaan TUDM 2055 atau CAP 55 seperti yang telah digariskan dalam pelan pembangunan TUDM.

Mengakhiri lawatan, acara street lining telah dilaksanakan oleh Pegawai dan anggota TUDM sebagai sebahagian daripada penghormatan warga Pangkalan Udara Kuantan terhadap kepimpinan dan dedikasi PAT.

Antara Pegawai Kanan TUDM yang turut hadir dalam lawatan penghargaan berkenaan adalah Timbalan Panglima Tentera Udara, Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Sri Hj Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris TUDM, Panglima Operasi Udara, Leftenan Jeneral Datuk Mohd Shahada bin Ismail TUDM Panglima Panglima Pendidikan dan Latihan Udara, Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Nur Hafis bin Abdul Karim TUDM, Panglima Angkatan Bersama, Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Zahani bin Hj Zainal Abidin TUDM dan Panglima-Panglima Formasi Udara TUDM.

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