COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE AT HEADQUARTERS EASTERN AIR COMMAND SHILLONG
1. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) visited Headquarters Eastern Air Command (EAC) at Shillong from 07 to 09 September 2022 for the annual EAC Commanders’ Conference. On arrival, the CAS was received by Air Marshal DK Patnaik, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command.
2. In his address to the Commanders, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari emphasised the need for critical analysis and measures to enhance operational preparedness. He apprised the Commanders of the current security scenario, the geopolitical situation, and the role of the IAF in dealing with various contingencies. CAS highlighted the need for maintaining high operational readiness round the clock and retaining focus on capability enhancement.
3. The Chief of the Air Staff also awarded trophies to Stations for achieving excellence in the fields of operations, maintenance, and administration.
