Shillong, Sept 7 (UNI) India Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has reviewed the operational preparedness with commanders from the Eastern Air Command (EAC).

Chaudhuri, who chaired the annual EAC Commanders' conference at the Headquarters EAC here
in Meghalaya, on Friday and Saturday, emphasised on the crucial role of EAC in maintaining a high operational preparedness.

The Chief of Air Staff also stressed on capability development and exhorted all personnel to imbibe the spirit of IAF doctrine which envisages IAF to transform into an agile, adaptive and decisive aerospace power in near future.

He urged all the Commanders to continue their efforts towards providing a safe operational flying environment and to keep pace with global technological developments, especially in the newer domains of space, cyber and electronic warfare as well as to ensure a healthy work life balance.

Chaudhuri also commended the air warriors for achievements that had ensured highest level of operational readiness as well as response towards HADR and aid to civil administration.

The Chief of Air Staff was received by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command,
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar.

Chaudhuri inspected a guard of honour on arrival and was introduced to all Commanders and Senior Officers.

The Chief of Air Staff awarded trophies to Stations for achieving excellence in fields of operations, maintenance and administration.
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