New Delhi: Air Marshal Tejpal Singh assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said.
On the occasion, Air Marshal Tejpal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the brave personnel who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Over 3,500 Flying Hours and Distinguished Service
Commissioned as a fighter pilot on June 16, 1990, Air Marshal Tejpal Singh has over 3,500 hours of flying experience. He is a Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot.
During his career, he has held several key operational, command and staff appointments in the Indian Air Force.
Recipient of Vayu Sena Medal and AVSM
In recognition of his distinguished service, Air Marshal Tejpal Singh was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in January 2011 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in January 2021 by the President of India.
He takes over as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who superannuated on July 31 after completing 39 years of distinguished service to the nation.
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod Takes Charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
In a separate development, Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on Saturday. He succeeded Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, who superannuated from service on Friday.
Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod was involved in strengthening the Indian Navy’s operational readiness during Operation Sindoor. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990, he is a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Yudh Seva Medal (YSM).
A Category ‘A’ Sea King Air Operations Officer and Communication and Electronic Warfare Specialist, Vice Admiral Pramod is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the Naval Higher Command Course at the Naval War College, Goa.