King visits King Abdullah II Airbase

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, on Monday visited the King Abdullah II Airbase.

King Abdullah, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Hussein and Prince Hashem, was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti and the commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) Brig. Gen. Mohammad Hiasat, according to a Royal Court statement.

During the visit, His Majesty commended the professionalism and high morale of RJAF personnel and noted their distinguished achievements at all levels, stressing the need to keep abreast of technological advancements in military aviation through the exchange of expertise.

The King was briefed on operational, technical, and training-related issues at the base, as well as plans for future development and modernisation.

Touring the Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Aerial Reconnaissance Wing, His Majesty viewed a number of modern reconnaissance aircraft that were recently entered into service and was briefed on the Wing’s various operational tasks and duties.