At a function held in Delhi today, the CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, presented Presidential Awards to 57 personnel of the Indian Air Force and 1 person from the ADGPI.
2 Yudh Seva Medals, 13 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry), 13 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty) and 28 Vishisht Seva Medals were awarded at this ceremony.
At this ceremony, Wing Commander Deepika Misra became the first female officer of the IAF to win a gallantry award.