The three chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force paid a visit to their alma mater the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Pune. They reviewed the training and administrative infrastructure of the academy, a defence release said on Saturday.
The two-day visit of Admiral Karambir Singh, General MM Naravane, and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria mark a remarkable moment for the prestigious institution as all three services chiefs are course-mates from the 56th course of the NDA, which is rare and unique, the release said.
“The very idea and thought of them visiting their alma-mater together not only reaffirms the eternity of the bonds of camaraderie imbibed in the academy but also signifies the spirit of ‘jointmanship’ which this tri-service training institution stands for,” the release mentioned.
All three services chiefs paid tribute to the ‘Hut of Remembrance’, which commemorates the sacrifice of NDA alumni of the Armed Forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The service chiefs also visited their parent squadrons ‘Hunter’ (Naval Chief) & ‘Lima’ (Army & Air Force Chiefs), and interacted with the cadets of the respective squadrons, according to the release.
