{"id":56619,"date":"2018-10-17T15:19:30","date_gmt":"2018-10-17T13:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/air-force-honours-long-serving-staff-20181017\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T19:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T17:07:37","slug":"air-force-honours-long-serving-staff-20181017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/air-force-honours-long-serving-staff-20181017\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Force honours long-serving staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"p\" id=\"U301858381430N\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">A total of 90 Air Force personnel were honoured for long-service duty during a special medal parade held at the Ysterplaat Air Force Base last week.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>The event was attended by hundreds of Air Force staff along with their families and friends.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">The combined medal parade between the Air Force bases Ysterplaat, Langebaanweg and Overberg started at 10:00 on a windy Friday 12 October, and was officiated by Brigadier-General Mac Matanda, officer commanding Air Force Base Langebaanweg.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>The programme started off with the code of conduct being read out, before a scripture reading and prayer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">This was followed by a performance by the Air Force\u2019s brass band and a march by the parade in front of the aeroplane hangars.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Before the medal handover, members of the famous Silver Falcons also performed a sequenced flyover to start off the event.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\u201cWhat makes today\u2019s event even more special and remarkable is that Western Cape Air Force bases are united, to once again demonstrate that we are indeed an Air Force that inspires confidence.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>\u201cA medal parade is always a special occasion where we acknowledge and pay tribute to the sacrifices and commitment made by our colleagues, and also to pay tribute to families and spouses who rendered their endless and undying support,\u201d Matanda said in his speech.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Matanda said the medals awarded are a reflection of how much the country appreciates the members.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>\u201cAs disciplined members of the South African Air Force (SAAF), we should always strive to do the right thing even when no-one is looking. 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