Red Devil Saves Team-mate In Mid-Air As Parachute Fails. Parachutists in the British army’s Red Devils team, Corporal Mike French and Corporal Wayne Shorthouse, describe how a mid-air collision caused one of their parachutes to collapse. The incident happened at an airshow in Whitehaven, Cumbria, on Friday and saw French have a narrow escape in front of hundreds of spectators after he was caught mid-air by his fellow team member.
7 Commands Of Indian Air Force. The IAF currently has five operational commands, each of which is headed by an AOC-in-C (Air Officer Commander-in-Chief) with the rank of Air Marshal. The IAF also has two additional commands – Training Command and Maintenance Command – to maintain a uniform standard in training and maintenance. Air Headquarters is located at New Delhi is commanded by the Chief of Air Staff. AirHQ controls all the administrative functions of the IAF and exercises control over the Commands.
Western Command was raised as No.1 Operational Group on Independence 27 Sep 47. In 1949, It was 
redesignated as Operations Command. In 1962, with the raising of Central Air Command, Operations Command was renamed as Western Air Command. WAC is the most important of the five regional commands. It controls air operations north of Jaipur, including the capital and Punjab, from Kashmir south to Rajasthan. There is an Air Operations Group at the Udhampur AFB, formed in 1982, is dedicated to the defence of Jammu & Kashmir and also includes Ladakh. There is an advanced headquarters located near the Army’s Western Command at Chandigarh.
Western Air Command features several permanent airbases at Adampur, Ambala, Avantipur, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindan, Leh, Palam, Srinagar and Pathankot with forward base support units (FBSUs) at Amritsar, Bhatinda, Sirsa and Udhampur. The WAC features air defence squadrons consisting of the MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-29. The ground attack squadrons consists of the MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-27 and Jaguar IS.
EAC was first raised at Rani Kutir in Calcutta. Then it was shifted to Tezpur in 1963. By the end of 1963, the 
HQ was shifted to Shillong (Meghalaya). EAC controls air operations in the eastern sector which includes West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram and the other eastern states bordering Bangladesh, Burma and Tibet. Eastern Air Command (EAC) features permanent airbases at Chabua, Gauhati, Bagdogra, Barrackpore, Hashmira, Jorhat, Kalaikunda and Tezpur with forward airbases at Agartala, Culcutta, Panagarh and Shillong. EAC features AD squadrons consisting of the MiG-21 and ground attack squadrons consisting of the MiG-27.
Initially raised at Rani Kutir, near Calcutta, CAC shifted its headquarters to Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) in 
1966. it controls air operations in all of central India, from Delhi to Bengal. This command was reduced in size with the establishment of the Southern Air Command.
The CAC features permanent airbases at Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Allahabad, Gwalior, Nagpur and Kanpur. Central Air Command features air defence squadrons consisting of the Mirage 2000 and the MiG-21. It is the main transport command with aircraft like the IAF’s workhorse – the An-32, the long range heavy lift IL-76MD and the Dornier Do-228 which are used in the utility role. CAC also has helicopter squadrons like the Mi-8 Hip & Mi-17 Hip and the heavy lift, Mi-26 Halo
SWAC was converted from the No.1 Ops Group of WAC which was then located at Jodhpur. In May 1998, it 
moved its HQ to Gandhinagar. It controls air operations in the south western air sector, which includes most of Rajasthan, and south through Gujarat to Saurashtra, and Kutch to Pune. Because SWAC has no sensitive adjacent areas, its task has been largely air defence, however, it is now reported to have a strike mission profile. South Western Air Command features permanent airbases at Bhuj, Jaisalmer, Nalia, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Barmer and Poona with forward airbases at Ahmedabad, Nal, Suratgarh and Uttarlai. The SWAC features air defence squadrons consisting of the MiG-21, MiG-29 and Su-30. The ground attack squadrons consist of the MiG-21 and the MiG-23. SWAC also has a maritime attack squadron, which consists of the Jaguar IM.
Southern Air Command with its Headquarters at Trivandrum was born on 19 Jul 84 out of the changed geopolitical situation around Southern peninsula since early eighties Super Power rivalry in Indian ocean, attempts to destabilise the littoral states and continued ethnic problems in Sri Lanka compelled the defence planners to look afresh the Defence requirements of peninsular India in order toe ffectively defend the Island territories and protect our exclusive economic zones extending deep into the oceans. The need was felt to establish a full fledged Operational Air Command covering the geopolitical area of peninsular India extending to 18 deg N including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep islands in the Arabian sea. Accordingly, on 20 Jul 84, Smt lndira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of inaugurated of Headquarters Southern Air Command at Trivandrum at “Belhaven Palace”, an old palace of Maharaja of Travancore located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. Initially, the Command exercised control over 5 lodger units. In a short span of 15 years, the Command has grown and now has 17 lodger units under its jurisdiction.
Training Command traces out its lineage from the No.2 Training Group which was set up immediately 
after Independence. Training Group was redesignated as Training Command in 1949. Although its headquarters is located at J C Nagar, Bangalore (Karnataka) most of the flying and ground training establishments are located in central and southern India.
MC was raised as Maintenance Group at Chakeri in Kanpur in 1950. in 1955, It was designated as 
Maintenance Command. Its current headquarters is located at Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur (Maharashtra).
Maintenance Command is one of the commands of IAF for maintenance, repair & overhaul, product support, storage & issue of spares for all variants of aircraft, airborne equipment and support equipment of IAF. This function is performed through various Base Repair Depots (BRDs and Equipment Depots (EDs).
MC has about Nine Base Repair Depots taking care of the overhaul and mainenance of various types of aircraft. The BRDs are augemented by Equipment Depots and Air Stores Parks.
Source: bharat-rakshak.com
Love Story Of Two Air Warriors Will Make You Emotional. It all began in January 2002. Deepika Dadlani had just joined for her second term of training in the Air Force Academy, and Ronald Kevin Serrao was in the final term- a senior most trainee cadet in the Academy- an office bearer. The first thing he had noticed about her was her name on the arrival list of cadets at the railway station- he would later admit. Over a game of charades, their love story began and then, it was magic! The long talks about work, life, dreams, and family at the ‘cycle stand’ on the way to the mess soon brought them closer to each other. Deepika skipped dinner on many an evening as that was the only time she would get to talk to him.
As all good things come to an end, the training days were soon over and they were never posted at the same base since. Yet, on weekends or on any other opportunity they got both made it a point to visit each other. ‘Distance makes the hearts grow fonder’ they say and so, their relationship blossomed despite the distance. Ron and Deepika got engaged in December 2004 and in April 2006 they tied the knot. They were not posted at the same base or region even after their wedding which made them steal weekends to see each other. She visited him in Tezpur, Halwara and Ambala and he visited her in Bangalore and Agra and sure enough those visits were some of the best moments of their lives!
“My life was like a fairy tale when Ron was around” recalls Deepika. He was her friend, philosopher and guide in the true sense. As a fellow pilot, he taught her more than some of her instructors. He had guided her from time to time through some of the challenging situations at work and in personal life. A perfect host while on leave, a true gentleman to the ladies, a perfect buddy to hang out with and total brat to his Air Force officer friends. That was Flt Lt Ronald Kevin Serrao! “When I got my captain ranking, he was the first person I called……and because he understood all the intricate details of the process, it made the celebrations much sweeter” Deepika proudly grows nostalgic.
Deepika had flown Ron and his squadron to Nal and on the 10th of Jan, 2007 and they had an early birthday celebration for him as she knew they both had to work and would not be able to be with each other on his 26th birthday on January 17th. On the 17th, they talked to each other at length totally oblivious that it was going to be their last. He had told her that was his best birthday ever. 18th was Deepika’s day off. She was in her room and was trying Ron’s number for a long time but was not able to get through. She was obviously worried and at one point grabbed the rosary from under her pillow and began to pray….at one point the rosary broke and even though she is not very superstitious, this made her very anxious. She knew something was not right. So, she came out of her room and began pacing nervously in the hallway. “Just then, I saw my Commanding Officer and the Flight Commander walking towards me with their spouses. I was not sure why they wanted to talk to me.” They made her sit and broke the news of the air crash. The Jaguar combat jet he was flying had blown up mid-air over Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan a few hours ago…….
“My world came crashing down and my head began to spin when I heard the news” says Deepika “and my life has not been the same since” she adds.
A special IAF plane brought the mortal remains from Ambala to Mangalore for final rites on the 20th of January. The world witnessed an extremely composed brave woman in uniform marching ahead of the funeral cortege, paying her final respects to her beloved husband. Deepika reveals the painful reality: “Frankly, I was in a state of trance that day and for quite some time thereafter. I had many sleepless nights and was put on medication.” It took her a very long time to accept the fact that she was now categorized as a war widow. She was given a new ID card and that has become her new identity.
It has been very difficult and every day has been an ordeal for her but she knew she had to go on. “I had to live for our families, for Ron’s dreams and for our dreams. So, I got back to work but could never set my foot in the cockpit.” She tried for a whole year after the tragedy but could not fly. “It felt as though a part of me had died with Ron. My passion for flying and the joy of it all was dead. What else can I say? My wingman is gone” laments Deepika.
Many advised Deepika to start over and move on but she knew it was easier said than done. It would certainly be difficult for anyone to understand the depth of their relationship. Eventually she requested a premature release from the Air Force, got back to studies and completed her MBA. She has now taken up a civilian job in the corporate sector.
Deepika says that the tragedy has made her more patient, more responsible but less alive. It has been a long struggle to cope with the pain and learn to look ahead. After almost a ton of paperwork, she moved back to New Delhi where she now lives with a dog and a full time maid. The balancing act of work and home now keeps her busy and she finds less time to brood over the bygones. Slowly things are falling into place and Deepika says that things are a lot better.
Being the only child of working parents, both scientists on govt. posts had made her independent and daring. “Early in life I learnt to respect knowledge and humility. My maternal aunt who is a spastic has been my role model. I have realized seeing my aunt that hard work and dedication makes nothing impossible” recounts Deepika. Growing up she had only two dreams- one, to be a pilot and second, to join the military. Men and women in uniform fascinated her and the Air Force was the perfect combination to realize both her dreams at once.
The training years were tough especially for a woman. The Rigorous physical and mental training seemed impossible at times but the thrill of flying made all the challenges worth her while. “Ron was very proud of my accomplishments and the fact that I was a pilot in the Air Force made him beam with pride” reminisces Deepika. She learnt the art of forgiveness and being charitable from her husband who taught her that there is more to life than holding grudges.
“Even today, I encourage all the parents to send at least one of their children to serve in the armed forces. In spite of the tragedy and the agony I went though, if I have a child in this life or the next, I will definitely want him or her to join the military and wear the uniform that made all of us proud” declares Deepika.
January 18th marks the 6th anniversary of Flt Lt Ronald Kevin Serrao’s final take off to his heavenly abode. Please join me in saluting this hero, his brave bride Flt Lt Deepika Dadlani Serrao, his parents Col John Serrao and Dr Jessica Serrao.
Let us learn to be proud of all the men and women in uniform who serve in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force to defend our country. Let us remember the sacrifices of all the brave ones who have martyred themselves so that you and I can be safe. Jai Hind!
NDA 2 2015 Notification, NDA II 2015 Apply Online upsc.gov.in. Online Application has been invited for the eligible candidates those are searching for NDA 2 2015 Online Registration for upcoming NDA ( National Defence Academy) Exam. NDA and NA (II) 2015 online registration are open now at upsc.gov.in. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notification to conduct National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II) 2015 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 136th Course and for the 98th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 02-07-2016. Eligible unmarried male candidates may apply online from 20-06-2015 to 17-07-2015 by 11:59 P.M.
Notification for NDA 2015 has been issued by UPSC on 20th June 2015 and if you’re eager to know more details regarding Online important dates for NDA 2, then you can check out dates as mentioned below for 2nd Round.
UPSC NDA & NA (II) Exam Vacancy Details:
Total No of Posts: 375
Name of the Posts:
1. National Defence Academy: 320 Posts
i. Army: 208 Posts
ii. Navy: 42 Posts
iii. Air Force: 70 Posts
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Age Limit: Candidates should born not earlier than 02-01-1997 and not later than 01-01-2000.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should Pass 12th Class of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University for Army Wing of National Defence Academy, 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University for Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on performance in Written Examination, Psychological Aptitude Test, Intelligence & Personality Test and SSB Interview.
Application Fee: Candidates have to Pay Rs.100/- in the form of Cash in any Branch of SBI or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using any Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card. No Fee for SC/ ST candidates and sons of serving/ ex-Junior Commissioned Offcers/ Non-Commissioned Officers/ Other Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in the Indian Navy/ Indian Air Force
How to Apply: Eligible unmarried male candidates may apply online through the website www.upsconline.nic.in from 20-06-2015 to 17-07-2015 by 11:59 P.M. Retain printed copy of online application form for future use.
Instructions for Applying Online:
1. Before applying online candidates should scan the copies of photograph and signature.
2. Log on to the website www.upsconline.nic.in.
3. Click on “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC”.
4. Select the desired post & fill the Part I Online Application form by selecting the link.
5. Fill all the mandatory details and Submit.
6. After successful submission, an unique Registration ID will be generated, note it.
7. Make the fee payment and revisit the website.
8. Select Part II Registration and Log in yourself.
9. Fill all the mandatory details in Part II of Application.
10. After submitting the application form, take print out of system generated application form for further reference.
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Starting Date to Apply Online: 20-06-2015.
Last Date to Apply Online: 17-07-2015 by 11:59 P.M.
Last Date for Payment of Fee through Offline: 16-07-2015 by 23.59 hrs.
Last Date for Payment of Fee through Online: 17-07-2015 by 23.59 hrs.
Availability of e-Admit Cards: 03 Weeks before the commencement of examination.
Date of Written Examination: 27-09-2015.
Written Examination Results will be declared in: December 2015.
SSB Interview for the candidates qualified in written examination will be held during: January 2016 to April 2016.
Commencement of Course: 02-07-2016.
ABOUT NDA Examination
The Nation’s Defence Academy (NDA) , the Joint Services academy from the Indian Military, where cadets from the three services, the Military, the Navy and also the Air Force train together before they’re going onto pre-commissioning learning their particular service development. The NDA is situated at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. It’s the first tri-service academy on the planet.
NDA alumni have brought and fought against in each and every major conflict where the Indian Military continues to be known as to action because the academy was established. The alumni include 3 Param Vir Chakra recipients and 9 Ashoka Chakra recipients. National Defence Academy has created 27 service Chiefs Of Staff till date. Current Chiefs Of Staff from the Military, the Navy and also the Air Force are NDA alumni.
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Indian Air Force Passing Out Parade June 2015, 207 Flight Cadets Including 46 Women As Flying Officers. The amber sky dawned sagely over Air Force Academy to witness the grand Combined Graduation Parade, which marked the momentous occasion of the passing out of 207 Flight Cadets as Flying Officers including 43 women officers to join the crème-de-la-crème of the IAF, to carry forward the espoused legacy and the core values of ‘Mission, Integrity, Excellence’ with élan.
This solemn event was graced by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC, as the Reviewing Officer. He conferred the President’s Commission to the Flight Cadets who have successfully completed their basic and professional training at Air Force Academy, Air Force Station Hakimpet, Air Force Station Begumpet, Air Force Station Yelahanka and Air Force Administrative College (Coimbatore). This training phase culminated in a grand ceremony with a scintillating Combined Graduation Parade on the tarmac facing the Sekhon Block at the Air Force Academy. The newly commissioned officer will join in their respective fields in Flying, Navigation and Ground duty branches.
The Reviewing Officer was accorded a salute by the parade followed by an impressive March Past. Thehighpoint of the parade was the ‘Pipping ceremony’. The Flight Cadets were awarded their stripes by the Reviewing Officer, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command and Commandant, Air Force Academy. They were then administered the oath by the Commandant of the Academy in the presence of the Chief Guest and other dignitaries.
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha gave away various awards to the flying officers who have excelled in training. Flying Officer Himanshu Kanwar from the Flying Branch was awarded President’s Plaque and the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour for standing first in Overall Merit in Pilot Course. Flying Officer Saurabh Sharma and Flying Officer Shivaank Rana were awarded President’s Plaque for being first in Overall Merit in Navigation and Ground Duty branch respectively.
Addressing the cadets, the Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha complimented the Flying Officers for the exceptional standard of parade. Articulating India’s need and priorities in the emerging international scenario, he reiterated the important role of the Armed Forces. In this context IAF, as a reckonable aerospace power, would permeate the national security apparatus more intrinsically, given India’s significantly enhanced stature and responsibilities. He stated that, while there is an urgent need to leverage technologies and systems, it is also imperative that these are converted into ‘capabilities’ by people. He stressed on the need that the IAF should aim for greater specialisation and tailored capabilities amongst its men and women, as it absorbs newer and more advanced technologies.
Earlier, the Reviewing Officer was received at the venue by Air Marshal Ramesh Rai, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command and Air Marshal GP Singh VM, Commandant, Air Force Academy.
The parade was culminated with the newly commissioned officers marching-out from behind the fort wall, in slow march to the poignant notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ acknowledging the first salute given them by their immediate juniors.
The large gathering of military and civil dignitaries along with the family members and friends of the graduating Flight Cadets were held spellbound throughout the impressive parade. The grand Graduation Parade culminated with awesome display by the fiery aerobatic display by the PC 7 MK II (the aircraft currently used in AFA to train pilots) and the Sarang Helicopter team display.
The combined graduation Parade is a portentous day heralding the birth of another generating of fine Officers in the IAF. The Flight Cadets undergo professional and advanced training and finally pass-out together from the portals of the majestic “Sekhon” Block of Air Force Academy. The graduating Flight Cadets marched-in onto the tarmac with impeccable turnout and impressive drill movements, demonstrating the conviction and commitment that they hold.
Subsequently, a specially chosen group of Flight Cadets brought-in the ‘President’s Colours’ of the Academy. The President’s Colours is a symbol of excellence, awarded to the Academy in 1975 as a tribute to the dedication and worthy contribution, both during peace and war; it marks and depicts the hard work, valor and sacrifice of all the personnel posted to the Academy.
The Air Force Academy is the premier training establishment of IAF. It is veritably the ‘Cradle of Inspired Leadership’, as it undertakes the onerous task of transforming civilians to Air Warriors and creating an elite cadre of Officers.
Source: ibnlive.com
Shaurya Chakra winner (Soldier) Kapil Dev born on 1st of November, 1984 at Sangrah. His father Gopal Singh is a Farmer and mother Kamla Devi is housewife. Paratrooper Kapil Dev is 1st Shaurya Chakra winner/national awarded soldier of Sangrah Town/Area. Kapil joined Parachute Regiment of Indian Army on 23rd of September, 2002 as a soldier and in 2010 his Regiment/Company 1st Battalion was shifted to Jammu-Kashmir.
Paratrooper Kapil Dev was part of assault team which had been Heli dropped to carry out Search and Destroy operation in general area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir. While carrying out deliberate search, at 06:30 AM 0n 31st May, 2010 Paratrooper Kapil Dev came under indiscriminate Fire from Terrorists hiding in dense undergrowth. Exhibiting remarkable initiative and outstanding field craft, Paratrooper Kapil Dev crawled forward and killed one Terrorist at close range. He instantly drew heavy automatic fire another Terrorist and sustained Gun shot wound in his left thigh. Profusely bleeding but undeterred, he changed his position, lobbed Grenades and killed him in a fierce hand to hand fight. Kapil Dev displayed exceptional valour, unmindful of his personal safety and heroic initiative beyond call of duty while fighting the Terrorists.
According to sources/media in close cross firing/encounter/ hand to hand fight 4 (Pa Sported) militants were killed. Three Paratroopers of his Regiment admitted him to Military Hospital with the help of Helicopter. After a period of six months he get wall/fit for army and rejoined 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment. On 18th 0f April, 2011 he was awarded by President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan (Delhi).
The Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time.
Indian Naval Academy To Augment Intake Of Cadets, Will Surpass The 1500 Mark. The Indian Naval Academy (INA), one of the top-notch training wings of Indian Navy situated in Ezhimala (Kannur district, Kerala), is pacing ahead to augment its intake of cadets. In an interview to OneIndia during the Passing out Parade held recently, Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, Commandant, INA, said that during the Phase-II expansion period, the intake of cadets will surpass the 1500-mark.
“We are right on track and are evolving as the most-sought-after wings of Indian armed forces. The INA cadets have over the years exhibited their intellectual brilliance in all spheres of life and work. We have entered into MoUs with India’s top educational institutions, including the IITs and IIMs. The aims of these MoUs are now getting fructified,” says Vice Admiral Ajit. The INA has started conducting external academic audits every year as part of pushing the quality bar high.
“We have set our aim to become one of the best in the country. Once the Phase-II expansion plan is completed (2017), our cadet strength would in excess of 1500. And, when the Phase-III plans take shape, we will have around 2500 cadets, including those from friendly nations,” he said. He said INA would take the help of IITs while setting up future labs. “There’s lots of emphasis on gen-next technologies already in the curriculum. We have ensured that our cadets get maximum exposure to the best learning, training and teaching facilities in the country,” says Vice Admiral Ajit, who has been playing an inspiring role in shaping INA’s future. As reported by OneIndia earlier, in the Phase-III expansion plan of INA, the Ettikulam bay jetty is expected to get a face-lift with training ships of Indian Navy set to get anchored for the benefit of cadets.
“Yes. That’s definitely in the future vision plan of the Academy,” adds the Commandant.
Source: oneindia.com
“Father is the first instructor of a child and is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” These days’ newspapers have a new topic in trend. Every day various events and news are seen in media. But another occasion clashes with it. It Father’s day on the 21st of June. Well this day must be dedicated to your Father who made you whatever you are. The day is dedicated to the fatherhood and the special position that every father holds for his children.
All Army brats, who have a strong will to join Army, must ask themselves, ‘who is the first person, who motivated you to join Armed Forces?’ Don’t bluff yourself. Whenever asked in the SSB, that why do you want to join armed force? Most of the aspirants replies ‘I am highly motivated by the uniform, flaunting salutes etc.’ Well, this may be correct to some extent. Rather boldly shout that your Father is the first person who motivated you toward Armed Forces. He made you an officer like stuff and led you to stand in front of them. You have spent about 20-25 years of your initial life with him and seen the qualities he possess as a soldier and directed you to do something for your nation.
It never matters whether your Father belongs to defense background or not. Think deep into your soul and try to unearth the facts that who made you to take right decisions, who made you to have the guts to stand before the officers while attending the SSB or anywhere you go. The only person who stands by you whatever the situation might be and even has the strength to take you out of it, is your Father. Every person have gone through a situation where it’s only your Father, whom you look around for, in the hope of taking you out of it.Adulthood is the stage when a boy is almost changed into man and he is mature enough to take care of himself. One must not forget that there is somebody for whom you are still a child. He always has a solution for your problems. But some time it is us, who never ponder over it and ignore the affection into the spark of friends and enjoyments.
Adulthood is the stage when a boy is almost changed into man and he is mature enough to take care of himself. One must not forget that there is somebody for whom you are still a child. He always has a solution for your problems. But some time it is us, who never ponder over it and ignore the affection into the spark of friends and enjoyments.
For a Father, Father’s day is nothing but just a regular day. It is our responsibility to make him realize that he is the most special person in the world for someone and he deserve a hug for that. Thank him for making you whatever you are and what better you possibly would be in future. Do not delay in expressing your feeling in hunt for a perfect time because a perfect moment never comes. It is you who can make the moment perfect. So make this day special to the man who want to see you in the uniform with brass stars glittering on your shoulder. Make him realize that you have not forgotten him and his deeds that nobody in the world have done and can never do for you.
Wishing you all a Happy Father’s Day!
The Indian defence forces are putting up a consolidated effort to ensure that the International Yoga Day is a complete success. To achieve that, they have been putting up regular practice sessions no matter where they be. Be it at the base camp at the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen to the southernmost part of the country at Kanyakumari or on sea. And its not just the Army, the Navy & the Air Force, even the NCC cadets can be seen practicing yoga at various places in the country.
These pictures have been tweeted by the PM Narenndra Modi and the Ministry of Defence spokesperson Sitanshu Kar.
Indian Air Force has always been in the forefront in promoting fitness and healthy life style amongst Air Warriors. In pursuance of the same, Yoga programmes has been conducted for Air Warriors since last two days at various Air Force Formations and Stations as a build-up for the International Yoga Day on 21 Jun 2015. These Yoga sessions were conducted to introduce Air Warriors to the benefits of Yoga. Majority of participants who took part in the programme are those engaged in assignments requiring high level of concentration and perseverance. During these sessions, various Yogic Asanas, breathing techniques and its positive impact on physical and mental well being were covered.
All Air Force Formations and Stations have been directed to observe 21 Jun 2015 as International Yoga Day, commensurate with the objectives stipulated by Government of India. 
There would be an introductory talk on benefits of Yoga followed by a 35-45 minutes camp demonstrating various yoga exercises with participation of audience. This would end with a meditation exercise of six minutes duration. Conduct of Yoga would be under this guidance of Yoga teachers and experts.
Yoga is also planned to be conducted in Air Force Schools and at suitable locations in the Stations where families and children of air warriors can participate.
