Chennai: Air Warriors must strive for professional excellence. With the induction of the state-of-the-art aircraft, equipment and weapon systems, the Indian Air Force is witnessing major changes in operational philosophy, said Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Tambaram, M S Awana.
Reviewing the passing out function of 1012 air warriors, who were inducted into the Indian Air Force at a combined valedictory function at Air Force Station Tambaram, Thursday, he said Indian Air Force today is on the path of transforming itself into a strategic force of immense calibre.
He urged the air warriors to make sustained efforts towards continuous enhancement of their technical knowledge and skills by keeping themselves abreast with the latest changes. He also advised the trainees to maintain exemplary conduct at all times, in keeping with the ethos and customs of this great service.
The air warriors who were inducted to the Indian Air Force had undergone rigorous and intensive training at the two premier institutes of the base, namely, Mechanical Training Institute and Workshop Training Institute. Apart from this, seven defence personnel from armed forces of friendly foreign countries also completed the training successfully.
The ‘Best All-Rounder Trophy’ was awarded to LAC Joga Ram, Weapon Fitter of Mechanical Training Institute and LAC Harish Sharma, ESSA of Workshop Training Institute, a press release said.
Earlier, the Air Officer Commanding was received by Group Captain S Adhikary, Commanding Officer, Mechanical Training Institute and Group Captain CA Somiah, Commanding Officer, Workshop Training Institute.