Shillong: December 09: A two day Conference of all Commanders of Eastern Air Command commenced on 09 Dec 2016 at Shillong, with Chairman COSC and 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 C Hari Kumar AVSM VM VSM, 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 implications in the North Eastern region. He exhorted all field commanders to put in efforts to upgrade the combat potential of eastern zone. He also stressed on the importance of leadership, team building and discipline which are pivotal in pursuit of achieving the operational goals.
Earlier on arrival, the Air Chief accompanied was received by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command and other senior officers. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was also presented to the CAS on his arrival at Shillong ALG.
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 Tezpur was awarded the ‘Pride of EAC’ Trophy, for standing first in overall performance and Air Force Station Dinjan was awarded the ‘Best Non-Flying Station’.
