Wing Commander AK Chowdhary was commissioned in the Administrative Branch on 13 Jul 74. He has held the appointments of Senior Air Traffic Control Officer, Chief Administrative Officer (C Adm O) of a forward base in the East and Staff Officer Provost at HQ Central Air Command. He was appointed C Adm O of Air Force Station Uttarlai (Barmer) in Feb 95.

Wg Cdr Chowdhary immediately undertook completion of many pending tasks and he quickly appreciated the quantum and nature of works requiring immediate attention. He also undertook many new schemes to improve the various station infrastructures with extreme economy and exceptional speed. Under his supervision and able guidance, fire hazards and bird menace reduced drastically, thereby improving flying and security environment of the station. He also systematically improved airfield environm ent and in time availability of the airfield for flying during all seasons. Wg Cdr Chowdhary managed to accomplish these difficult tasks using existing resources and without any additional expenditure. He gave a new impetus to the various Non Public Funds of the station and achieved a record growth. He also ensured that welfare projects were never short of funds. He provided full administrative support to numerous detach ments of fighter and helicopter units and worked long hours to ensure their comfort.

For distinguished services of a high order, the President is pleased to award 'Vishisht Seva Medal' to Wg Cdr AK Chowdhary.