Senior IAF officer visits Sainik school in Vijayapura, ATS in Belagavi
The Hindu
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor attends Sainik School event, encourages cadets to join Armed Forces, inspects Airmen Training School.
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force, was the chief guest at the 61st Founding-cum-Annual Day of Sainik School in Vijayapura on Monday.
On arrival, the AOC-in-C was presented with a guard of honour by the cadets. This was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Smarak Sthal where he paid homage to gallant warriors who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
During the celebrations, various activities, including a cultural show titled Srujan, were held.
Speaking on the occasion, the Air Marshal lauded the relentless efforts of the school during the six decades of its journey. He also encouraged the cadets to strive for excellence and aim to join the Armed Forces.
Group Captain Pratibha Bisht, principal, Sainik School, presented the annual school report and outlined the upcoming development projects of the school.
Later, the AOC-in-C also visited Airmen Training School (ATS) in Belagavi on Monday and Tuesday.
Upon arrival, the AOC-in-C was received by Air Commodore Suraj Shankar, Air Officer Commanding ATS. A guard of honour was presented to the Air Marshal by the air warriors.