Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force (IAF) presided over the Central Air Command (CAC) commanders’ conference on Tuesday. All the commanders of the stations under CAC AoR, including Command Staff, attended it.

In his address to Commanders, the CAS praised the efforts of all the air warriors for the successful conduct of the Air Force Day parade at Prayagraj along with the air display at Sangam and Bhopal. The CAS highlighted the lessons learnt from Russia-Ukraine war and recent military operations carried out by Israel and the need for high state of readiness in the current volatile geo-strategic environment. He emphasised upon commanders to sharpen their focus on self-reliance and indigenisation towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He stressed on realistic training and constant updating of knowledge as the focus area for the training of Agniveer Vayu.

Later, the CAS presented trophies in various categories to the stations of CAC AoR. The CAS appreciated the level of operational preparedness and HADR operations undertaken in CAC AoR in the recent past and added that a well trained air warrior who is technologically sound and able to adapt to technological disruptions, would serve as a force multiplier.

The Chief of the Air Staff interacted with all personnel involved in the conference. The CAS complimented all during his address for their response and immense efforts in undertaking the mandated tasks.

Meanwhile, Neeta Chaudhari President AFFWA attended the Board of Management meeting and was apprised by Dr Suneeta Kapoor President AFFWA (R) about various welfare measures undertaken by AFFWA (R) in CAC AoR.

Neeta Chaudhari also interacted and addressed all Sanginis and appreciated the welfare activities undertaken by the AFFWA(R).