Air Force decorates 54 promoted officers
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force held a ceremony to decorate 54 officers recently promoted for their service and commitment. Leadership urged the officers to maintain integrity and view their new ranks as a call to greater responsibility.
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“Promotion is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of a higher calling,” Okidi said.
Maj Gen. David Robert Gonyi being decorated by the Deputy CDF Lieutenant General Sam Okiding during the ceremony at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters Mbuya on Thursday, August 27, 2026. (Photo by David Lukiiza)
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force has decorated 54 senior and junior officers, who were
recently promoted in recognition of their service, sacrifice and commitment to the force.
According to a statement from UPDF issued on Sunday (August 30), the pipping ceremony took place at the Air Force Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso district.
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