New Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Friday honored three air warriors of the force with 'Yudh Seva Medal' at a maiden investiture ceremony held at the National War Memorial complex here.
A total of 51 awards were given under three categories – three Yudh Seva Medals, seven Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry), 13 Vayu Sena Medals and 28 Vishisht Seva Medals, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said.
It is the "first time" that a service has held its investiture ceremony at the National War Memorial (NWM) complex, a statement said.
The investiture ceremony of the IAF in 2023 was held at the Air Force Auditorium in Subroto Park, Delhi.
This year the ceremony was held near the Param Yodha Sthal, which is part of the NWM complex around India Gate.
The ceremony began with the award winners paying tribute to the martyred heroes of the country by laying floral tributes at the Amar Chakra of the NWM, the statement said.
After this the Air Force Chief presented the President's Awards.
The IAF said the recipients of the Yudh Seva Medal are Group Captain Sameer Sharma, Wing Commander Vineet Vija Marwadkar and Wing Commander Anurag Saxena.
The Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) is awarded for acts of "extraordinary courage".
According to the official list of award winners shared by the Indian Air Force, three of them are retired air warriors.
Air Chief Marshal Choudhary congratulated each awardee for their gallant actions and distinguished service in the true traditions of the Indian Air Force.
The statement said guests of the awardees and senior air warriors of the Indian Air Force as well as tourists and spectators witnessed the event, making it a true people's event.
A total of 51 awards were given under three categories – three Yudh Seva Medals, seven Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry), 13 Vayu Sena Medals and 28 Vishisht Seva Medals, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said.
It is the "first time" that a service has held its investiture ceremony at the National War Memorial (NWM) complex, a statement said.
The investiture ceremony of the IAF in 2023 was held at the Air Force Auditorium in Subroto Park, Delhi.
This year the ceremony was held near the Param Yodha Sthal, which is part of the NWM complex around India Gate.
The ceremony began with the award winners paying tribute to the martyred heroes of the country by laying floral tributes at the Amar Chakra of the NWM, the statement said.
After this the Air Force Chief presented the President's Awards.
The IAF said the recipients of the Yudh Seva Medal are Group Captain Sameer Sharma, Wing Commander Vineet Vija Marwadkar and Wing Commander Anurag Saxena.
The Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) is awarded for acts of "extraordinary courage".
According to the official list of award winners shared by the Indian Air Force, three of them are retired air warriors.
Air Chief Marshal Choudhary congratulated each awardee for their gallant actions and distinguished service in the true traditions of the Indian Air Force.
The statement said guests of the awardees and senior air warriors of the Indian Air Force as well as tourists and spectators witnessed the event, making it a true people's event.
