Wednesday 11 / December / 2024
Muscat: The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) today celebrated the Sultan’s Armed Forces Day (SAF Day), which falls on 11 December every year.
The ceremony was held in the Governorate of Muscat under the auspices of Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
The event began with a military salute to the chief guest. The RAO band played the Royal Anthem, followed by episodes of the celebration. The chief guest and attendees saw examples of training exercises, military shows and various field skills that demonstrated competence and skill mastered by members of the RAO.
The attendees also watched an equestrian show and a tent-pegging show performed by the Sultan of Oman’s Armored Cavalry, followed by a free-fall show performed by a team from the Sultan of Oman’s Parachutes regiment.
Within the context of marking the SAF Day, the chief guest felicitated members of the RAO and distributed medals of Long Excellent Service and Good Conduct.
The ceremony was attended by some commanders of the SAF and other military and security services, SAF veteran commanders, SAF senior officers, other military and security units, senior retired officers and SAF personnel.
