CSC 15/2025 GRADUATION DINNER The Command & Staff Course 15/2025 marked a proud milestone as participants, distinguished guests, and members of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces gathered for the Graduation Dinner at the Royal Berkshire Hall on 27 November 2025. The evening was graced by the presence of Brigadier General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Mohammad Sharif bin Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Deputy Commander RBAF, who was warmly welcomed by the Chairman of the Graduation Dinner, Major Pg Sanusi, and international participant Major Mohammed Alhazani from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A highlight of the night was the heartfelt sharing of reflections by award recipients. Major Alexander Coffiey of the United States spoke of his 11-month journey in Brunei as one that broadened his worldview and strengthened him both as an officer and a person. Major (U) Muhd Adib Hashim, recipient of the RBAF Commendation Award, reflected on the diversity of the cohort and how it shaped his growth as a professional. The cohort also presented special mementos to the Deputy Commander RBAF, Dr Masairol Hj Masri of Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and the Commandant of the Defence Academy RBAF, Colonel (U) Azmie Iskandar, as a symbol of their gratitude and respect. In one of the most meaningful moments of the evening, the international officers came together to present their tokens of appreciation to the Commandant DA RBAF, gifts that reflected the friendships, shared experiences, and memories forged throughout their 11 months in Brunei. The Graduation Dinner celebrated not only academic achievement, but the unity, camaraderie.
