Ceremonial Divisions were held on January 24, 2026, at INS NAO School under the aegis of Headquarters Southern Naval Command, marking the successful completion of training by officers of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
A total of 11 officers, comprising nine officers of the Indian Navy and two officers of the Indian Coast Guard, passed out from the 102nd Regular Ab-Initio Course as Air Operations Officers.
The graduating officers were awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ by Rear Admiral Deepak Singhal, Chief Staff Officer (Training), Headquarters Southern Naval Command, symbolising their qualification and readiness to undertake air operations responsibilities.
The ceremony marked an important milestone in the professional journey of the young officers, reaffirming the Navy’s focus on high training standards, jointness, and operational excellence in the air–maritime
