Shillong, Nov 10: Air Marshal DK Patnaik AVSM VM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command along with Mrs Anuradha Patnaik, President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association Regional visited Air Force Station Laitkor Peak, Eastern Air Command, .
They were received by Group Captain Sandeep Singh VM, Station Commander and Mrs Meenakshi Singh, President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association.
The Air Marshal was given a brief presentation which focused on the operational potential and war fighting capacity of the station. He also inspected various sections of the station and took a census of ongoing works services.
During the interaction with the air warriors, he emphasized on the need to be operationally focused and vigilant, especially in view of the ongoing security scenario.
The AOC-in-C also brought out that the station would be playing a key role during operations in time to come. He also touched upon various initiatives being taken by the IAF in terms of human resource management.
He exhorted the airwarriors of the station to remain operationally focused, physically fit and mentally agile and live up to the motto and highest traditions of the IAF. The interaction was conducted while adhering to the Covid protocols as laid down by the Govt of India.