CAS inaugurates EAC commanders’ conclave in Shillong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 16, 2019

SHILLONG: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Friday inaugurated the two-day commanders’ conclave of Eastern Air Command held in Shillong. 

Addressing the commanders at the conclave, Dhanoa exhorted them to be in operational readiness to take on any task to safeguard the skies of the Nation. 

He discussed the prevailing security scenario and emphasized on the need for all air warriors to remain ever vigilant so that any attempt to degrade the operational efficiency of Indian Air Force could be easily thwarted. 

The Chief of the Air Staff also cautioned that while constant vigil must be maintained to counter the physical threat, at the same time one should also guard against becoming target to propagation of false information through social media. 

He reiterated that the IAF is in the process of transformation through modernisation as well as upgradation of existing fleets and weapon systems. However, this also brings with it some challenges.

There is an urgent requirement that all IAF personnel adapt themselves to the rapidly changing inventory and associated high technology. 

He also conveyed his appreciation on successful completion of various exercises conducted by HQ EAC. 

Earlier, on arrival, the Air Chief accompanied by Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) were received by AOC-in-C, EAC and Shipra Mathur, President AFWWA (Regional). 

A Ceremonial Guard of Honour was accorded to the CAS on his arrival. 

Meanwhile, at a separate function, Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President AFWWA, interacted with the Presidents AFWWA (Local) and executive committee members under Eastern Air Command. She appreciated the work done by AFWWA for the welfare of air warriors.