Hyderabad: Air Commodore Hrushikesh Jagannath Page assumed command as the Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station Begumpet on Monday, succeeding Group Captain Manish Kumar.
Commissioned in the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force in 1995, Page is a distinguished Qualified Flying Instructor and an alumnus of both the Defence Services Staff College and the College of Defence Management.
Throughout his career, Page has held various significant command and staff appointments. He has served as the Chief Operations Officer of a front-line base and commanded a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron.
Additionally, he led the Training Team of the Weapon Systems School before taking up his current role. For his outstanding service, Page was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal by the President of India.
He emphasized that all personnel should prioritize the Indian Air Force’s mission statement and align their efforts with the motto “Touch the Sky with Glory” to accomplish their objectives.