Under the instructions of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, the work aimed at further increasing the level of training of the military personnel serving in the Azerbaijan Army and the unit's combat capability continues, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. In accordance with the combat training plan of the current year, the first graduation ceremony of candidates who will be appointed to the positions of division (battery) commander, aviation squad commander and equivalent positions, as well as military personnel assigned to these positions, was held at the Training and Educational Center of the Air Force. First, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids (Martyrs), who sacrificed their lives for the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan was honored with observing a minute of silence. The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed. The speakers conveyed the congratulations of the Commander of the Air Force, to the graduates. They noted the importance of such courses in raising the level of professionalism of military personnel and increasing their combat capability, and wished the officers success in their future service. The graduates were presented with certificates and gifts. The course leader attached the graduation emblem to the symbolic stump. In the end, the military personnel marched in front of the podium and a photo was taken.
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency