I have been serving IAF since last 13 years as a technical Airman.
I feel so proud to share my experience to you.
I joined this Force at a basic qualification of First Class Intermediate Science.I had great liking for traveling and adventure sports.My training included a great deal of Physical Exercises in terms of Health Run, PT, parade and of course punishments like Frog Jump, Duck Walk, Forward rolling and so on...
I enjoyed every bit of my training period-physical movements, Parade, wearing Defence uniform(First time, more exciting), Studies and going anywhere in group making `Flight`. I started learning Martial Arts also after daily PT. Everything was just great for me.
Now I got posted to a Unit after the successful completion of training.At an age of 22 I was given responsibility of an aircraft maintenance for my trade.I just felt so much honored.I did mountaineering course and attended many High Altitude Mountaineering Expeditions.Let me tell you that it was a great privilege to me as it is such an expensive sports that some foreigner accumulate money for few years to attempt any peak in Himalayas.
I was also given chance to do 5 para jumps from a transport aircraft from a height of 1250 feet.On successful completion of it I was given a Life Time `para wing` which looks impressive on my Blue uniform.
Meanwhile, I completed my Graduation with first class from IGNOU through Correspondence.I was topper in MA Philosophy as a private candidate in Agra.I also did Diploma in Food and Nutrition Education from IGNOU.Presently I am in the third semester of MBA from IGNOU.
I elaborated my education as it was possible because of IAF support.After the duty hours I had chance to study and do martial arts practice as well.
Today, when I look 13 years back, I feel I am completely a Transformed person because of the discipline, professionalism, extensive travel etc.
Thank you IAF.
Because of you I am a distinguished person and a bright career ahead even after my initial engagement period ends in few years.I can look after my family well because of you.