{"id":9689,"date":"2026-02-01T11:03:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T05:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/?p=9689"},"modified":"2026-02-01T11:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T05:33:01","slug":"new-delhi-sindoor-shaurya-samman-sammelan-held-at-hq-western-air-command","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/new-delhi-sindoor-shaurya-samman-sammelan-held-at-hq-western-air-command\/","title":{"rendered":"New Delhi:  Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan held at HQ Western Air Command"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"natio-before-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\" id=\"natio-439500722\"><style>\r\n.ad {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\nmargin: 0 auto 12px;\r\nwidth: 100%;\r\nmax-width: 640px;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<!-- <img class=\"ad\" src=\"\" alt=\"Ad\" \/> -->\r\n<img class=\"ad\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ad-GaneshJoshi.jpg\" alt=\"Ad\" \/>\r\n<img class=\"ad\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ad-NagarPalikaTehri.jpeg\" alt=\"Ad\" \/>\r\n<img class=\"ad\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ad-NagarNigamRishikesh.jpeg\" alt=\"Ad\" \/>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">New Delhi : Headquarters Western Air Command organised the \u201cSindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan\u201d to pay a solemn tribute to gallant Air Warriors whose exemplary courage and distinguished service have brought honour to the Indian Air Force and the Nation. The ceremony honoured personnel who were conferred prestigious Presidential Awards for acts of conspicuous bravery, exceptional leadership and selfless devotion to duty.\u00a0 Their actions, undertaken in demanding operational conditions, reflected rare courage, precise execution and an unwavering commitment to mission success.\u00a0 The awardees\u2019 conduct exemplifies the highest traditions of the Indian Air Force and its enduring ethos of \u201cService Before Self\u201d.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9691 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u0967.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u0967.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u0967-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, presided over the event and interacted with the awardees.\u00a0 In his address, he commended their professionalism, sound judgement under pressure and steadfast resolve in demanding operational environment.\u00a0 He emphasised that operational excellence is founded on rigorous joint training, seamless resource coordination and the indomitable spirit of Air Warriors who remain prepared to respond decisively at all times in challenging situations.\u00a0 Later, these decorated Air Warriors interacted with Air Veterans, who shared their experiences and operational wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">During Op Sindoor, the decorated personnel demonstrated exceptional courage, desired precision, domain expertise and coordinated joint execution in complex operational scenarios.\u00a0 Their contributions were instrumental in achieving mission objectives and demonstrating IAF\u2019s will and National resolve. 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