Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 29 2010:
Maj Gen SS Pawar, VSM the Chief of Staff 3 Corps will bid adieu to the Indian Army on 31st July 2010.The General Officer has put in an illustrious service of thirty-eight years in the army and has served in all terrains and theatres in varied commands, instructor and staff appointments in India and abroad.
An alumni of National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, Maj Gen SS Pawar, VSM was commissioned in The JAT Regiment in Mar 1972 .
Having served in mountains, glaciers, desert and semi arid areas, he has vast experience of operations in active areas of the borders.
He commanded an Infantry Brigade in a very active area of Jammu & Kashmir during OP PARAKRAM.
The Gen is a graduate from Defence Services Staff College and has held Staff appointments at various level The General took over as the "Chief of Staff 3 Corps" in 2008 and for his meritorious services was awarded the VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL by President of India in 2010 .
As the 3 Corps bids farewell to Maj Gen and Mrs SS Pawar with our best wishes, we also look forward for continued association.