Service No & Branch | 13568 F(P) | Stream :Fighters | |||||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 09 Feb 1974 | Course: 111 Course | |||||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 30 Nov 2010 Superannuated | Nick Name : Shistru | |||||||||||
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Sqn Ldr | Air Cmde |
Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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30 Dec 1980 - 30 Sep 1982 | Flt Lt | No.10 Squadron | Jodhpur | Squadron Pilot | |
01 Oct 1982 - | Flt Lt | No.221 Squadron | Halwara | Squadron Pilot | |
23 Dec 1991 - 04 Jan 1994 | Wg Cdr | No.22 Squadron | Hashimara | Commanding Officer | |
- 01 Dec 1999 | Gp Capt | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | JDPO | |
01 Jun 1995 - | Gp Capt | 9 Wing | Halwara | Chief Operations Officer | |
02 Sep 1999 - 02 May 2000 | Gp Capt | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | JDPO B | |
27 Jan 2004 - 01 Jan 2006 | Air Cmde | 16 Wing | Hashimara | Air Officer Commanding | |
18 Sep 2005 - | No.22 Squadron | Commodore Commandant | |||
01 Jul 2006 - 30 Jun 2008 | AVM | Defence Services Staff College | Wellington | Chief Instructor (Air) | |
01 Apr 2008 - 30 Nov 2010 | AVM | Air Head Quarters | Delhi | Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence | |
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Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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Gp Capt | Virender Nath Kalia | 13568 F(P) | Award Date 26 Jan 2000 | Announced 26 Jan 2000 |
Details : | Group Captain Virender Nath Kalia (13568) F (P) was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Flying Branch on 22 Dec 73. He has been on the posted strength of Air HQ since April 98. He has over 3000 hrs of accident free fighter flying. He has commanded a fighter Squadron. During his command this Squadron was awarded the runners-up trophy for the best fighter Squadron in the Command. He was earlier commended by the CAS in 1990 while he as the Flight Commander of a fighter Squadron. In May 99 when Op Safed Sager was launched, Gp Capt Kalia who was Joint Director Personnel Officer (JDPO) was made responsible for ensuring smooth induction of officers for augmentation in the Op Units. This involved meticulous planning and close interaction with other branches at Air Headquarters. He cheerfully worked long hours and made effective use of computer media to provide details of augmentation plan to the concerned commands. This ensured that all Op commitments of manpower were met in time with no slip up whatsoever. During his tenure as JDPO he was also given the task of reviewing personnel policies concerning officers. Using his professional knowledge and experience, he was able to effectively undertake and complete all tasks assigned to him. Gp Capt Kalia has an excellent track record in the 26 years spent in the Indian Air Force. He is a dedicated and devoted officer who has always placed Service before self. His devotion to duty and hard work has been a source of inspiration to his juniors and has always been appreciated by the superiors. For excellent dedicated hard work and devotion to duty, the Hon'ble President is pleased to award 'Vishisht Seva Medal' to Group Captain Virender Nath Kalia. | |||
Unit : AHQ | ||||
Reference : GoI20000126 |