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Hans India
02-05-2025
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- Hans India
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh is AOC-in-C of IAF's training command
Bengaluru: Air Marshal Tejinder Singh today assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF), headquartered in Bengaluru. Following the formal assumption of office, Air Marshal Singh paid homage to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the War Memorial of the Training Command. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on June 13, 1987. A Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor, he has logged over 4,500 hours of flying experience. He is also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College and the National Defence College. During his distinguished career, he has held command positions at a fighter squadron, radar station, and a premier fighter base. He also served as the Air Officer Commanding in Jammu & Kashmir. His key staff appointments include operational roles at Air Headquarters, Air Commodore (Personnel Officers-1), Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Financial Planning), Air Commodore (Aerospace Safety), Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations – Strategy), and Senior Air Staff Officer at the Eastern Air Command. Before taking over Training Command, he was serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (VB) at Shillong. In recognition of his meritorious service, he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India in 2022.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as AOC-in-C of IAF's Training Command
Bengaluru: Air Marshal Tejinder Singh today assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF), headquartered in Bengaluru. Following the formal assumption of office, Air Marshal Singh paid homage to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the War Memorial of the Training Command. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on June 13, 1987. A Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor, he has logged over 4,500 hours of flying experience. He is also a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College and the National Defence College. During his distinguished career, he has held command positions at a fighter squadron, radar station, and a premier fighter base. He also served as the Air Officer Commanding in Jammu & Kashmir. His key staff appointments include operational roles at Air Headquarters, Air Commodore (Personnel Officers-1), Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Financial Planning), Air Commodore (Aerospace Safety), Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations – Strategy), and Senior Air Staff Officer at the Eastern Air Command. Before taking over Training Command, he was serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (VB) at Shillong. In recognition of his meritorious service, he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India in 2022.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge as AOC-in-C of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force's Training Command on Thursday, May 1. Following the ceremonial takeover, he paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial. A graduate of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 13, 1987. A Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor, he has logged over 4,500 hours of flying. Over the course of his career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Radar Station, and a premier Fighter Base, and has served as the Air Officer Commanding in Jammu and Kashmir. Before taking on his current role, he was serving as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan). Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has been honoured with the Vayu Sena Medal in 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 by the President of India.
United News of India
01-05-2025
- General
- United News of India
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumes charge as AOC-IN-C
Bengaluru, May 1 (UNI) Air Marshal Tejinder Singh on Thursday assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force's Training Command. Following the assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial here. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 13 June 1987. A Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor, he has over 4500 hours of flying to his credit and is also an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College and the National Defence College. In a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, the Air Marshal has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Radar Station, a premier Fighter Base, and also served as Air Officer Commanding, Jammu and Kashmir. His wide-ranging staff appointments include key operational and planning roles at Air HQ and HQ Integrated Defence Staff. Prior to his present appointment, he served as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi. In recognition of his distinguished service, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 by the President of India. UNI BDN CS
Time of India
01-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge of IAF Training Command BENGALURU: Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Thursday assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force's Training Command headquartered in Bengaluru. Air Marshal Singh, an accomplished fighter pilot with more than 4,500 hours of flying experience, was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on June 13, 1987. Prior to his current appointment, Air Marshal Singh served as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters. 'He is a Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor and an alumnus of prestigious institutions including the National Defence Academy, Defence Service Staff College, and National Defence College,' a ministry of defence (MoD) statement read. Throughout his distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, Air Marshal Singh has held numerous command and staff positions. His command appointments include leadership of a fighter squadron, a radar station, a premier fighter base, and service as Air Officer Commanding of Jammu and Kashmir. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nature-Inspired Villas Starting at ₹ 3.09 Cr* Avind Forest Trails Book Now Undo 'His extensive staff experience includes operational roles at Command Headquarters, Air Commodore (Personnel Officers-1) at Air Headquarters, Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, Financial (Planning) at HQ IDS, and Air Commodore (Aerospace Safety). He has also served as Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Offensive), ACAS Ops (Strategy), and Senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command in Shillong, Meghalaya,' MoD said. Following the assumption ceremony, Air Marshal Singh paid homage to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial. 'For his exemplary service, the President of India has honored Air Marshal Singh with the Vayu Sena Medal in 2007 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022,' MoD added.
