Passing Out Parade POP Air Force Academy July 2013. The Combined Graduation Parade of Flight Cadets of all branches of Indian Air Force, who successfully completed their basic and professional training, was reviewed by the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh at Air force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad. General Bikram Singh awarded Commission to the graduating Flight Cadets on behalf of the Honourable President of India.
180 Flight Cadets of whom 21 were women passed out and joined the main stream of the Indian Air Force in their respective branches. The Parade marked the culmination of the cadet’s training and commencement of Commissioned Service for those that underwent their training at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Air Force Administrative College-Coimbatore, Air Force Station-Hakimpet, Air Force Station-Yelahanka and Air Force Station-Begumpet.
The COAS, General Bikram Singh, on his arrival on 21 Jun 13 was Chief Guest at a Ceremonial Guest Night with passing out Flight Cadets and their parents wherein trophies and medals were awarded by him to cadets who excelled in their respective branches.
In his address to the newly Commissioned Officers, the COAS impressed upon the building of the intrinsic qualities of leadership, and placing the highest value in honor, integrity, and selflessness to ensure that the interest of the country, the Service and subordinates comes before ones own, always and every time.
He further emphasized the importance of strong and determined character while sharing all hardships and dangers that ones subordinates are exposed. He exhorted the cadets to transcend ethnic, religious and regional differences to promote a stronger India through an integrated approach.
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source: ADGPI – Indian Army
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