Royal Guard Commander honors Mount Everest team members

Manama, June 27 (BNA): Under the patronage of The National Security Adviser and Commander of the Royal Guard His Highness Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, a ceremony was held to present the award of honors of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, to the Royal Guard team on accomplishing the historic mission by ascending to the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal. The Royal Guard Special Force Commander Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa was present. HH Shaikh Nasser awarded the team members with Bahrain Medal, 3rd and 4th Class, congratulating them on the historic achievement that was made by their great efforts, strength and determination that they showed in all stages of the task. HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that this honorable achievement would not have been achieved without the follow-up and directives of His Majesty the King and his constant care for Bahrain Defense Force (BDF).