Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal DK Patnaik emphasised on the importance of the Borjhar Air Force base here during a day-long visit, which concluded on Wednesday.
A defence spokesperson said in a statement that the Air Marshal arrived at the Air Force Station at Borjhar, on the outskirts of Guwahati, on Tuesday on an inspection visit.
He was received by Air Commodore Atul Saggar, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Borjhar, and presented with a Guard of Honour on arrival.
Air Marshal Patnaik was briefed on the operational, maintenance and administrative preparedness of the station, the spokesperson said.
The top commanding officer visited various units and sections and interacted with the personnel of the station.
He emphasised on the strategic importance of the base as well as future development aspects.
The Air Marshal also appreciated the efforts put in by all personnel in meeting assigned tasks in a befitting manner, the statement added.
