CDS, three service chiefs visit their alma mater NDA in Pune

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan accompanied by the three service chiefs — Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari — visited their alma mater, National Defence Academy, at Khadakwasla in Pune on Friday.

The CDS and the three chiefs paid homage at the Hut of Remembrance at the NDA to honour the alumni of the tri-services academy, who made supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. The three service chiefs are course-mates at the NDA from its 61st course.

The CDS reviewed training at NDA where he began his journey as a cadet in 1977 and is now holding the highest position in the Armed Forces. The CDS and three Service Chiefs also took out time to discuss issues related to improving synergy and promoting jointness, a press statement issued through the Pune Defence PRO said.