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Fleet Awards Ceremony 2021 held in Mumbai to celebrate the contribution of Western Naval Command (File Photo/ANI)
Fleet awards held to celebrate contribution of Western Naval Command ANI | Updated: Jul 24, 2021 11:08 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24 (ANI): The contribution of the Western Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Western Naval Command in the COVID relief missions and rescue operations in cyclone Tauktae was celebrated in the fleet award ceremony 2021 held on Friday in Mumbai, said the Navy statement.
The fleet award ceremony was held after a gap of a year due to the COVID 19 pandemic and marked the end of the operational cycle of the Western Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Western Naval Command.
New Delhi, June 1
Vice-Admiral Ravneet Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and Nausena Medal (NM) holder, assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on Tuesday.
According to the Defence Mi
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh takes over as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
New Delhi, Jun1 (UNI) Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh on Tuesday assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff after relieving Vice Admiral MS Pawar who superannuated on May 31.
“Vice Admiral Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1983 and specialized in Aviation and is a ‘Qualified Flying Instructor’ with Master Green instrument rating. He has flown HT-2, Kiran HJT 16, TS 11 Iskra, Hunter, Harrier Gr 3, Jet Provost, Chetak, Gazelle, Hawk and Mig 29 KUB aircraft during his illustrious career”, the Navy spokesperson said.
During his illustrious naval career, he has held various challenging Staff, Command and Diplomatic assignments and has had wide ranging experience onboard diverse platforms. He has commanded various frontline ships and Naval Air Squadrons including INS Himgiri, INS Ranvijay, INS Ranvir, INAS 551B, INAS 300 as well as the premier Air Base INS Hansa.