Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa today paid inspection tour to several BDF battalions and units and reviewed their administrative and combat readiness, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

                                         
He was briefed about the ongoing training and modernization programs in these battalions and units, including the military preparations and boosting the combat and administrative readiness being experienced in the BDF in various fields. He directed all to heed the implementation of projects and training programs aimed to develop and boost the HR efficiency.

He further urged them to continue exertion and relentless endeavor with all energy, strength, keenness and loyalty to achieve and accomplish the charted goals as part of the ambition and to achieve the visions and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa the Supreme Commander.

He praised the Officers, NCOs and personnel for their patriotic efforts, high morale and discipline which calls for pride and boasting as well as their loyalty, faithfulness and diligence and full keenness on performing their assigned duties and shouldering their national responsibility in the best manner in all locations of sacrifice for this beloved homeland on land, in the sky and at sea.

Meanwhile, HH Sheikh Turki bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa has attended the graduation ceremony of his son, HH Sheikh Khalid bin Turki bin Rashid Al Khalifa, within a new batch at the UK-based Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Sheikh Turki expressed utmost delight at his son’s graduation, wishing him further success in serving his nation, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, some Royal Family members and guests also attended the graduation ceremony.

The graduation ceremony was also attended by Bahrain’s Minister of Royal Court Affairs HH Sheikh Ali bin Isa Al Khalifa where HH Sheikh Nawaf bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa also graduated from the Sandhurst Royal British Military Academy in the British capital, London.

The Royal Court Affairs Minister lauded the ancient history and academic quality of the Royal British Military Academy in Sandhurst and praised its military training programs and preparation of military professionals, wishing everybody success and good luck.

HH Sheikh Nawaf bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa has been awarded the King Hussain Insignia awardable to high-achievers in each batch.