SHILLONG: The annual Eastern Air Command (EAC) Commanders’ conference concluded on Saturday with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), in attendance.
Held at EAC headquarters in Shillong, the conference focused on operational readiness, capability development, and future trends in aerospace power.
He was received by Air Marshal SP Dharkar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command. The CAS inspected a Guard of Honour on arrival and was introduced to all commanders and senior officers.
Addressing the conference, the Chief of the Air Staff lauded the EAC’s achievements in maintaining the highest level of operational readiness and its effective response to humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) operations.
He emphasized the critical role of the EAC in safeguarding India’s eastern frontier.
He stressed 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 the near future.
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He urged EAC commanders to prioritize a safe and conducive operational flying environment, keep pace with global technological advancements, especially in the new domains of space, cyber, and electronic warfare, and ensure a healthy work-life balance for personnel.
To recognize excellence, the CAS awarded trophies to stations that demonstrated exceptional performance in operations, maintenance, and administration.
