The last rites of Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman were performed after his mortal remains were brought to his residence in Pimpalgaon Sarai village of Buldhana district on Monday.
The IAF Chief added that 17 women officers are in the fighter branch. He was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Air Force Association (AFA) in Delhi.
The Assam Regimental Centre on Saturday held a Passing out Parade of the first batch of Agniveers at Shillong, informed Public Relations Officer, Defence Guwahati.
The Sikh Regimental Centre on Saturday concluded an excellent Passing Out Parade of the First Batch of Agniveers, who have completed their rigorous training at the Regimental Centre with the motto of “Nische Kar apni jeet Karon”, according to an official statement.
In an impressive ceremony marked by immaculate turnout a total of six Agniveer Recruits took the 'Oath of Affirmation' administered by the Adjutant. These agniveers will subsequently undergo the passing out parade before being despatched to their units to protect and serve the motherland.
As per Defence Spokesperson, in addition to military training, the Agniveers received instructions on varied subjects which empower them to be responsible, wholesome and contributing citizens of the Nation. They embody teamwork, leadership, and dynamism. Their discipline, vibrance, dedicatio