Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 380/22

COMMANDERS CONFERENCE AT HEADQUARTERS EASTERN AIR COMMAND, SHILLONG

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff visited Headquarters Eastern Air Command 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. In his address to the Commanders, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari emphasized the need for critical analysis and measures to enhance Operational preparedness. He apprised the Commanders of the current security scenario, geopolitical situation and the role of IAF in dealing with various contingencies. CAS highlighted the need for maintaining high operational readiness round the clock and retaining focus on capability enhancement. The Chief of the Air Staff also awarded trophies to Stations for achieving excellence in the fields of Operations, Maintenance and Administration.