Medals conferred on 500 in-service, retired Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel for loyal, exemplary service
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 500 Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel, comprising both in-service and retired personnel, were conferred with the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military).
Commander of the RBAF Major General Datuk Paduka Seri Muhammad Haszaimi Bol Hassan presented the medals at a ceremony at the Nikmat Hall, Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) on Friday (May 23).
Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Major General Datuk Paduka Seri Muhammad Haszaimi Bol Hassan presenting the medals to the recipients. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The recipients comprised 156 personnel from the Royal Brunei Land Forces, 91 from the Royal Brunei Navy, 102 from the Royal Brunei Air Force, and 151 personnel from other units within the RBAF.
The medal conferment serves as a recognition of loyal service, commendable conduct, and unwavering commitment demonstrated by the recipients throughout their years of service.
Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Major General Datuk Paduka Seri Muhammad Haszaimi Bol Hassan presents the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military) to 500 RBAF personnel, comprising both in-service and retired personnel, at the Nikmat Hall, Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Their dedication and professionalism reflect the core values of the RBAF and serve as an exemplary example for all RBAF personnel.
The ceremony also highlighted the significant contributions made by the recipients in upholding excellence and fostering a deep sense of duty in the defence of the nation's sovereignty. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
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