Wing Commander Namansh Syal hailed from Patiyalkar village in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Born into a proud military family, he was raised with deep-rooted values of discipline, integrity, and patriotism. His father, Nb Sub Jagan Nath Syal (Retd) of the Army Medical Corps,
Corporal Nilesh Kumar Nayan was born on 10 February 1986 in Udhadih village, Bhagalpur district of Bihar, into a humble and close-knit family that valued discipline, hard work, and service to the nation. From a young age, he displayed a deep sense of responsibility and
Sergeant Khairnar Milind Kishore was born on 17 February 1984 in the quiet village of Sakri, located in Dhule district, Maharashtra, to Shri Kishore Khairnar and Smt. Sunanda Kishore Khairnar. Raised in a close-knit family that valued discipline and service, he grew up with a
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was born on 17 July 1945 in the village of Issewal, near Ludhiana, Punjab. Son of Shri Sardar Trilok Singh Sekhon and Smt Harbans Kaur, Fg Offr Nirmal Jit's formative years were spent in an environment heavily influenced by
Flight Lieutenant Khairati Lal Bajaj was born on 24 December 1943 to Shri Jagan Nath Bajaj and Smt. Saraswati Devi. He was raised in a warm and close-knit family alongside his brother, Ramesh Chand Bajaj, and his three sisters—Krishna, Raj, and Usha. Growing up in
Flight Lieutenant Gaurav Chibber was born on 4 May 1972 in Punjab, into a family that valued discipline, hard work, and service. From a young age, he exhibited a strong sense of ambition, perseverance, and a desire to serve his nation—qualities that would later define
Sergeant Pilla Venkata Narayan Ravi Prasad was born on 15 August 1965 in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. From an early age, he displayed qualities of discipline and determination that would later define his career in uniformed service. At the age of 20, he joined the Indian
Flight Lieutenant Subramaniam Mulihan was born on 08 March 1972 in Belagavi district of Karnataka. Raised in a region known for its strong tradition of military service, he pursued his academic education with equal dedication and completed his Bachelor’s degree at Raja Lakhamagouda Science Institute, run
Squadron Leader Rajiv Pundir was born on 28 April 1962 in Dehradun, a city known for its strong educational and military heritage. He received his early education at St. Joseph’s Academy, where he distinguished himself as a disciplined and sincere student. Even during his school
Sergeant Raj Kishore Sahu was born on 29 November 1971 in Cuttack, in the state of Odisha. He was the son of Shri Krishna Chandra Sahu. Unmarried and with no siblings, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to his duty and to the service of the nation.
Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja was born on 22 May 1963 in Kota, Rajasthan, to Shri Purshottam Lal Ahuja, in a family that cherished discipline, education, and a strong sense of national service. He received his schooling at St. Paul’s Senior Secondary School, Kota, where he
Flight Lieutenant Amit Singh nurtured a deep aspiration to join the Indian Air Force from a very young age. Growing up, this dream was not a fleeting ambition but a clear and determined goal that shaped his choices and efforts. With a strong sense of
Wing Commander Oswald de Abreu was born on 29 November 1970 and brought up in the culturally vibrant state of Goa. Growing up in an environment that valued tradition, discipline, and education, he displayed from an early age a blend of intellectual curiosity, self-discipline, and
Squadron Leader Prashant Singh Tomar hailed from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and was born into a family deeply rooted in the values of service and dedication. Son of an Army veteran, Subedar Umesh Singh (Retd), who later ventured into business, and Smt Brijesh Devi. He shared a
MIAF Arjan Singh was born on 15 April 1919 in Lyallpur, Punjab, in undivided India (now in present-day Pakistan), into a distinguished military family with a proud tradition of service. From an early age, he was surrounded by strong influences of discipline, duty, and patriotism,