Jodhpur: The President and the supreme commander of armed forces Pranab Mukherjee awarded the prestigious Presidential Standard to 21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit during a grand ceremonial parade on Wednesday morning at the air force station, Jodhpur. The commanding officer of 21 Squadron, Wing Commander AK Budhwar and commanding officer of 116 Helicopter Unit Wing Commander VS Rao received the Presidential Standard.
Speaking on the occasion, Pranab Mukherjee said that while embarking on the path of economic progress, it is essential to preserve peace, for which effective deterrence is necessary. He also said that professional excellence, grit and determination exhibited by both the units over the years is highly commendable. He also complimented all the personnel and families of 21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit wishing them continued success in their future endeavours.
Governor Kalyan Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal SS Soman and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air Command Air Marshal BS Dhanoa and minister of industries Gajendra Singh Khimsar along with other senior defence and civilian dignitaries were present on the occasion.
05/03/15 Ajay Parmar/Times of India
Speaking on the occasion, Pranab Mukherjee said that while embarking on the path of economic progress, it is essential to preserve peace, for which effective deterrence is necessary. He also said that professional excellence, grit and determination exhibited by both the units over the years is highly commendable. He also complimented all the personnel and families of 21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit wishing them continued success in their future endeavours.
Governor Kalyan Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal SS Soman and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief South Western Air Command Air Marshal BS Dhanoa and minister of industries Gajendra Singh Khimsar along with other senior defence and civilian dignitaries were present on the occasion.
05/03/15 Ajay Parmar/Times of India
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