The Air Force Association (AFA)continues to gallop in its strides to meet the aspirations of its members. With prestigious projects like Senior Citizens Home at Tughlakabad and a Placement Cell in its folds, the AFA is infact on its fast track.’’ This was said by Air Chief Marshal SK Sareen, (former Chief of the Air Staff) and President, Air Force Association, while addressing the gathering at the annual general meeting of the Air Force Association.

The annual raising day of the Air Force Association was observed to remember officers and airmen and their glorious service in defending the nation.

The wreath-laying ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti was attended by retired IAF Chiefs, President, Air Force Association, officials of AFA and retired Air Force fraternity.

Air Chief Marshal Sareen (Retd) informed the members that IAF authorities has sanctioned Rs 15 lakh to the local medical establishments to meet the requirements of retired IAF personnel. The PIL filed in the supreme court seeking judicial intervention for providing holistic medical cover had reached advanced stages of hearing, he added. The placement cell at AFA Head Office, New Delhi provides suitable avenues for a second career and helps in preparation of CVs and techniques to face the interviews. This enables the job-seekers to launch themselves in civil market. The placement cell has been equipped with the necessary infrastructure like computers, web-site and internet facilities.

While addressing the members of Air Force Association, Air Chief Marshal AY Tipnis dwelt at length various welfare schemes in the pipeline. Elaborating on critical issues like upgradation of medical cover and insurance benefits for the retirees, he exhorted the retired fraternity for their close cooperation not only during peace-times but also during times when IAF was called upon to play its combatant role in the defence of the country.