Admiral Sushil Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff called upon graduates to work with dedication, commitment and hard work. He said this while addressing the Graduation Parade of the graduating courses at Air Force Academy, Dundigal. Admiral Sushil Kumar congratulated the graduate pilot officers and their parents for their commitment to the service of the Armed Forces.

The Admiral said that the life in the Armed Forces is challenging. He asked the graduate officers to use their talent to protect the country. "The country may face many challenges and the young graduates should tackle them effectively with spirit and dedication and bring laurels to the Armed Forces" he added. About 150 officers comprising pilot officers, Indian trainee officers, Naval Course officers, duty officers graduated from the Institute. The list included 3 women Pilots and 11 women ground duty officers too.

The Admiral also presented Ist in overall order of merit (President’s Plaque) and the Chief of Air Staff Sword of Honour to Flying Officer Hansel Sequiera. He presented Ist in order of merit to Flying Officer Abhisek Jha, in Navy Course and Ist in flying for woman to Flying Officer Prabhat Kaur. Earlier, Air Vice Marshal SS Sisodia, Commandant Air Force Academy welcomed the gathering. Several officers, retired Generals and others were present on the occasion.