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General David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of US Air Force was given Guard of Honour on his arrival at Air Force headquarters in New Delhi. (Source: Twitter/@IAF_MCC)

The US General, who was accompanied by General Terrence O’Shaughnessy, Commander of the US Pacific Air Force is on an official visit to India. The US officials arrived on February 1 and a ‘Guard of Honour’ was organised on their arrival at Air Force Headquarters in New Delhi. The officials then interacted with Indian counterpart Air Force Chief B S Dhanoa.

Overwhelmed with the warm welcome and acknowledging the fact that IAF operates the second largest C-17 fleet, General David L Goldfein in a tweet said, “Grateful for the welcome reception from @IAF_MCC. We look forward to deepening the relationship between our two air forces.”

We take pride in having helped @IAF_MCC strengthen their air mobility capabilities provided by their C-17 and C-130J fleets.

— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018

Had many great meetings with our @IAF_MCC partners to deepen the relationship between our two air forces. The IAF operates the second largest C-17 fleet in the world & continues to mature their fleet. pic.twitter.com/NWWASXNM7m

— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018

He also tweeted, ” I’m also very proud of the strong ongoing relationship forged between the @IAF_MCC and the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143rd Airlift Wing.”

I’m also very proud of the strong ongoing relationship forged between the @IAF_MCC & the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143rd Airlift Wing.

— Gen. Dave Goldfein (@GenDaveGoldfein) February 2, 2018