ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman was awarded on Monday the Legion of Merit, the military award of United States Armed Forces. The Legion of Merit is given to Armed Forces personnel for their exceptionally meritorious conduct. The chief of air staff received the award during a ceremony held at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad. US Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia, Commander Lieutenant General Jeffrey L Harrigian presented the award to the air chief. US Air Force Chief of Staff General David L Goldfein also attended the ceremony via a video link. Sohail Aman received the award as a result of his brave leadership, insightfulness and efforts taken in the war against terrorism. While speaking to the participants via video call, General David L Goldfein hailed the efforts taken by Pakistani chief of air staff in the war against terrorism and his commitment towards the cause. Published in Daily Times, March 13th 2018.