Sixty women, including 10 pilots, who have successfully completed their basic and professional training were commissioned into the Indian Air Force on Saturday.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dalbir Singh graced the solemn ceremony and reviewed the combined graduation parade and presented 'Wings and Brevets’ to the Flight Cadets to confer them the ‘Commission’ into Indian Air Force, on behalf of the President of India.
The graduating cadets were formally inducted in the Indian Air Force and posted out to join their new assignments at different branches including flying, ground duty, navigation, logistics, meteorology, accounts, education and administration. General Dalbir Singh also presented ‘Wings’ to officers belonging to Navy and Coast Guards, who have also undergone flying training successfully during the period.
The highlight of the parade was the 'Pipping ceremony'. The flight Cadets were awarded their 'Stripes' (Air Force rank). The cadets were then administered the ‘Oath’ by the Commandant of the Academy in the presence of the chief guest and other dignitaries.
The Chief of the Army Staff presented awards to the Flying officers, who excelled in training. Flying Officer Lavpreet Sharma from the Flying branch was awarded President’s Plaque and the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour for standing first in Overall Merit in Pilot Course. Flying Officer Aabhas Sharma and Flying Officer Nagesh R Tripathi were presented ‘President’s Plaque’ for being first in overall merit in Navigation and Ground Duty branches respectively.
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