Wangkhem Suresh Singh to attend prestigious Higher Defence Management Course
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Group Captain Wangkhem Suresh Singh :: Pix - TSE
From The Sangai Express - July 01 2024
Group Captain Wangkhem Suresh Singh from Manipur has been nominated to attend the prestigious Higher Defence Management Course at the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad, Telangana. He is the first Indian Air Force officer from Sainik School Imphal to undergo the prestigious Higher Defence Management Course.
An alumnus of Sainik School Imphal (SSI), Suresh was born to Late W Borobi and W (O) Memton Devi of Kakwa Lamdaibung, Imphal East. He is the younger brother of Colonel Wangkhem Somorjit Singh, also an alumnus of SSI. Suresh is a member of the 20th Batch of Sainik School Imphal, Netaji House. During his school days, he served as school vice-captain and captain, earning numerous accolades.
He excelled in drill and firing, and participated in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) in New Delhi in 1997 as the first Senior Division Cadet from the school. He was also the sole cadet from the North Eastern Region Contingent for the Youth Exchange program to Canada during the RDC.
Known for his athletic prowess, academic excellence, helpful nature, and disciplined demeanour, Suresh was highly regarded by the school association, said Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association. Suresh joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) in the 102nd Course Charlie Squadron and graduated with the Most Promising Horse Rider Trophy of his course.
Suresh was commissioned into the Flying (Navigation) Branch of the IAF, earning the Best in Air Works Trophy. With a service career spanning over twenty years, he has flown in various terrains and operated from multiple airfields in India and abroad.
He specialized in valley flying in the Northern Himalayas and Arunachal hills in Tactical Transport Aircraft. He has completed numerous professional courses and served as an instructor at training establishments and a supervisor at flying squadrons.
He successfully commanded an operational combat unit in the southwestern sector of the country, added SSIAA, congratulating Group Captain Suresh and encouraging him to continue making Manipur proud and serving the Nation with distinction.
* This information was published in The Sangai Express - July 01 2024
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