Kochi Naval Base celebrates Republic Day
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A ceremonial parade comprising 12 platoons was held on the Naval Base in Southern Naval Command (SNC) on Tuesday to commemorate the nation’s 72nd Republic Day. It was reviewed by Vice Admiral A K Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the command.
The President’s Colour awarded to the SNC was additionally paraded on the event, accompanied by a 50-men Guard of Honour.
Earlier, V Adm. Chawla paid floral tributes to martyrs by laying a wreath on the War Memorial. All naval ships in harbour at Kochi had been additionally ‘Dressed Overall’, with varied sign flags displayed from their masthead to each stem and stern (all through from ahead to aft) to mark the festive event.
The parade was commanded by Commander Vinod Kumar and accompanied by the SNC band which performed stirring martial music.
Addressing the parade, V Adm Chawla reminded that the armed forces play a big position in defending the character and sovereignty of the nation and added that being the Training Command, the SNC had a stellar position to play in shaping and sharpening the skilled expertise of a contemporary Indian Navy. He additionally congratulated SNC personnel who had been conferred distinguished service and gallantry awards on the event.
Four officers of SNC gained the award of distinguished service on the event of Republic Day.
Nao Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) was awarded to Captain P Emmanuel Prasad, Executive Officer of INS Venduruthy – the most important base of Indian Navy.
Vishisht Seva Medals (VSM) got to Surgeon Rear Admiral Arti Sarin, Command Medical Officer, SNC; Commodore Ramesh M S Menon, Commodore Superintendent of Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi and Commodore Ashok Kumar Rai, Commanding Officer, INS Agrani at Coimbatore.
Capt Prasad joined the Navy’s submarine arm in 1990 and was a part of many submarine patrols throughout Kargil and Parakram operations. He was additionally Executive Officer of submarine bases INS Virbahu and Satavahana. One of his sons is a Sub Lieutenant and the opposite scheduled to hitch NDA shortly.
Cmde Menon ensured most availability of the Sea King fleet regardless of sanctions imposed put up Pokhran. He additionally fabricated the Air Evacuation Pod for the Navy throughout Covid lockdown, to facilitate protected air evacuation of sufferers, at a price which is 1% of the imported one.
Minister for Local Self Government A C Moideen was chief visitor on the Republic Day parade that was held on the Civil Station, Kakkanad.
