Eastern Air command commander’s conference commences

Shillong, April 10: The two day Conference of all Commanders from Eastern Air Command commenced on 10 Apr 2014 at Shillong, with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC addressing the Officers. The Conference is being hosted by Air Marshal RK Jolly VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air Command.

In his address, the Chief of the Air Staff updated the Commanders on the security scenario with special reference to the implications in the North Eastern region. He exhorted all to put in efforts to improve wherewithal so as to upgrade the combat potential. He also stressed on the importance of leadership, team building and discipline which were pivotal in pursuit of achieving the operational goals.

On arrival, the Air Chief was received by Air Marshal RK Jolly VM VSM ADC and other senior Officers. He is accompanied by Mrs. Lily Raha, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA). A Ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented on arrival.

During the Conference, the Air Chief Marshal awarded Trophies to the Commanders for achieving excellence in the fields of Operations, Maintenance and Administration. Air Force Station Chabua commanded by Air commodore MK Rao was awarded the ‘Pride of EAC’ Trophy, for standing first in the order of merit for overall performance, and Air Force Station Salua was awarded the ‘Best Non-Flying Station’.

Mrs. Lily Raha, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) presided over AFWWA Meeting (Sanginis’ Meeting). The Meeting was attended by   Mrs. Meenakshi Jolly, President AFWWA (Regional) and all Presidents of AFWWA (Local) of Air Force Stations under Eastern Air Command, besides Sanginis of HQ EAC Shillong.(SP News)