Corps of Army Air Defense at Gopalpur honored with President Colors

Corps of Army Air Defense at Gopalpur honored with President Colors

President Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President's Colours to the Corps of Army Air Defence.

The programme was attended by Army chief General Bipin Rawat, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and Union Petroleum and Steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Apart from Presidents Colors award, they also won 4 military crosses, 7 Indian Distinguished service medals, 1 medal of British empire.

The Corps of Army air defense had been awarded with 2 Kirti Chakras, 2 Ashoka Chakras, 20 Vir Chakras, 113 Sena Medals, 9 Shaurayas.

The President was presented the Rashtriya Salute at a parade during the programme.