BENGALURU: In all 118 officers, including 45 women officers, were inducted into Air Force at an impressive Graduation Parade of Aeronautical Engineering Course held at the Air Force Technical College (AFTC), Jalahalli today. Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command reviewed the Graduation Parade.
For the first time in the history of AFTC, the parade was commanded by a women officer, Flying Officer Sapna Sharma, a release said here. The Air Marshal, in his address, emphasiSed that engineers of Indian Air Force play a vital role in ensuring availability of aircraft and other weapon systems in both peace and in the face of hostilities.
The Reviewing Officer emphasised the importance of Aerospace safety in ensuing the preservation and availability of Indian Air Force assets.
He called upon the young officers to keep on upgrading their knowledge and skills as per ever changing technological environment, lead from the front, build strong teams, exhibit highest degree of professionalism and maintain impeccable integrity with unwavering commitment towards the service and the nation.
He awarded trophies and medallions to the officers who excelled in the course. The prestigious ‘President’s Plaque’ for the Best All Round Officer was awarded to Flying Officer Shah Khevna Kamlesh Kumar and the ‘Vice President’s Sword’ for the Second Best all round officer was awarded to Flying Officer V Supriya.
The Chief of Air Staff Medals for standing first in order of merit in Electronics and Mechanical Streams were awarded to Flying Officer Shah Khevna Kamlesh Kumar and Flying Officer Suresh Singh respectively, the release added. (AGENCIES)
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