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Passing Out Parade Photos: Passing out and graduation parades at IMA in Dehradun and Air Force Academy in Hyderabad gave new military leadership to the country. Flowers showered from helicopters, moist eyes of parents and passion of cadets… 525 new officers joined the Army and Air Force. (All photos PTI)
A confluence of pride, discipline and emotions was seen in the valleys of Dehradun on Saturday. When 525 cadets took the last step on the historic Chetwood Drill Square of the Indian Military Academy, the parents’ eyes were moist and their chests were full of pride.
491 Indian and 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries participated in the passing out parade of IMA. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi took the salute of the parade. As soon as the parade ended, helicopters showered flowers from the sky. This moment was going to be remembered for the whole life for the cadets.
Cadets who topped the rigorous training also received honours. ACA Nishkal Dwivedi was given Sword of Honor and Gold Medal, BUO Badal Yadav was given Silver Medal and SUO Kamaljit Singh was given Bronze Medal. Years of hard work were hidden behind every name.
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The Army Chief told the new officers that joining the army is not just a job but a lifelong duty. Praising discipline, leadership and courage, he said that the country expects loyalty and respect from you.
On the same day, the combined graduation parade of the Indian Air Force took place at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad. CDS General Anil Chauhan took the salute. The flight cadets had confidence on their faces and dreams of touching the sky in their eyes.
CDS General Chauhan gave a strict message to the cadets, ‘There is no runner-up in war.’ Referring to Operation Sindoor, he said that vigilance and preparation is the new normal. The real goal should be to make winning a habit.
It was a moment of pride and farewell for the families in both IMA and AFA campuses. Sons and daughters had now become officers. Army and Air Force have got new leadership. This leadership will protect the borders and skies of the country in the times to come.
When the cadets gave the final salute during the passing out parade, the parents sitting in the stands could not control their tears. Years of penance, waiting and sacrifice came true in that one moment. Every smile captured in the cameras was telling the story of the strength of the country.
The presence of foreign cadets gave the ceremony an international colour. Cadets from friendly countries including Bangladesh and Vietnam described the training they received in India as an experience of pride. This parade became a symbol not only of the commission but also of global military confidence.
