Devlali, Maharashtra, October 14, 2026: Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Sarita Singh, President of the Air Force Family Welfare Association (AFFWA), visited Air Force Station Devlali on October 13, 2026.
The visit focused on reviewing the station’s depot operations, assessing operational preparedness and interacting with personnel and their families.
During his visit, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh reviewed various depot operations and appreciated the professionalism, training standards and motivation displayed by the personnel stationed at Devlali.
The Air Chief commended the dedication and commitment of the personnel in maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring effective logistical support to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Air Force Station Devlali plays an important role in supporting the IAF’s logistics infrastructure, contributing to the operational readiness and sustained effectiveness of the force.
Meanwhile, Mrs Sarita Singh, President AFFWA, interacted with Sanginis, the spouses of Air Force personnel, and appreciated the welfare and inclusion initiatives being undertaken at the station.
She acknowledged the efforts made towards strengthening the welfare of Air Force families and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the station community.
The visit highlighted the importance of maintaining robust logistics capabilities alongside the welfare and morale of personnel and their families.
The engagement also reaffirmed the significant contribution of Air Force Station Devlali to strengthening the Indian Air Force’s logistics backbone and enhancing its overall operational preparedness.
The visit was described as historic, reflecting the importance accorded to the station’s operational responsibilities and its personnel in supporting the IAF’s mission readiness.
