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New Delhi, July 1
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday saw change of guard in the offices of the Vice Chief, Western Command Chief and Central Command Chief.
Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari took over as the Vice Chief, succeeding Air Marshal HS Arora who retired after over 39 years of service. Air Marshal Chaudhari was commissioned in the fighter stream in December 1982. Air Marshal BR Krishna took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Western Air Command, which is headquartered in Delhi. The command is tasked with all operations in Ladakh and along a major portion of the western boundary with Pakistan. Air Marshal Krishna was commissioned in the IAF in December 1983 as a fighter pilot.
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Major changes in IAF top brass, Chaudhari appointed as VC
03 Jun 2021, 16:18 GMT+10
New Delhi (India), June 3 (ANI): The Indian Air Force will see a number of changes at the top as Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff in the Air headquarters.
Two new commander-in-chiefs would also be moving for their new assignments as Director General Air Operations. Air Marshal Ballabha Radha Krishna would be succeeding Chaudhari at the Western Command in Delhi while Air Marshal RJ Duckworth would be taking charge of the Central Air Command in Prayagraj.
Chaudhari will replace incumbent Air Marshal HS Arora who will superannuate on June 30. Chaudhari has presently commanding the Western Air Command which is also known as the sword arm of the force as it handles the sensitive borders with both Pakistan and China in sensitive areas.
New Delhi, June 3
The Indian Air Force will see a number of changes in the top brass, as Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been appointed the next Vice Chief of Air Staff at the Air headquarters.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force will see a number of changes at the top as Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of