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As part of #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Force Station Vadodara undertook initiatives focused on cleanliness, effective records management, weeding out obsolete records and expeditious disposal of pending matters. The drive reaffirmed the commitment to administrative efficiency, workplace cleanliness and good governance. 🇮🇳 #IndianAirForce #SwachhBharat #CleanlinessDrive #CleanIndiaGreenIndia #SHS2026 @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC @DefencePRO_Guj

♻️ From Waste to Wonder, Together for a Cleaner India! As part of #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Force Station Pune transformed the spirit of cleanliness into meaningful action through community participation and sustainable practices. Students of Air Force School Viman Nagar showcased their creativity through “Kabaad Se Kala – Waste to Art”, turning discarded materials into useful and artistic creations. Air Warriors, school staff and students also joined hands in a mass cleanliness drive, reaffirming their commitment to Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat. 🇮🇳 #IndianAirForce #SpecialCampaign6 #SHS2026 #SwachhPaathshala #YuvaForSwachhata #SwachhBharatDiwas @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC @PRODefPune

🧹 Collective Efforts for a Cleaner Tomorrow! As part of #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Warriors of Air Force Station Mount Abu undertook a cleanliness drive, clearing debris from nearby passages and removing waste from roadside drains. The initiative reaffirmed their commitment to environmental responsibility, community welfare and a cleaner, healthier environment. 🇮🇳 #IndianAirForce #SwachhBharat #CleanlinessDrive #CleanIndiaGreenIndia #SHS2026 @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command called on Air Mshl PV Shivanand, AOC-in-C, SWAC at HQ SWAC, Gandhinagar. The interaction underscored the importance of strengthening jointness, enhancing operational synergy and collective commitment towards achieving shared national security objectives and maintaining a high level of operational preparedness. #IndianNavy #IAF #Jointness #TriServiceSynergy @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IndiannavyMedia @IAF_MCC @IN_WNC

Service, Compassion & Recognition! As part of #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Force Station Bhuj organised health check-up camps, blood donation camps and a felicitation ceremony for Safai Mitras, reinforcing the spirit of service and social responsibility among Air Warriors and their families. The initiative promoted community welfare and cleanliness while honouring the invaluable contributions of Safai Mitras in fostering a cleaner and healthier environment. #IndianAirForce #SHS2026 #SwachhBharat #SwachhataHiSeva2026 @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

🌱 Clean Surroundings, Collective Responsibility! As part of #SHS2026 and #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Force Station Phalodi conducted a cleanliness drive, reaffirming its commitment to a clean, hygienic and healthy environment. Through collective efforts and active participation, Station personnel continue to strengthen the spirit of cleanliness, environmental awareness and sustainable living. #IndianAirForce #SHS2026 #SwachhBharat #SwachhataHiSeva2026 @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

🌿 TOGETHER FOR A CLEANER, TOMORROW! 🇮🇳 Continuing the momentum of #SwachhataHiSeva. Air Warriors of Air Force Station Jamnagar undertook cleanliness and waste segregation drives to promote a cleaner, greener and healthier environment. Students of Air Force School Jamnagar reinforced the message of Swachhata through a quiz and awareness rally, inspiring community participation towards a #SwachhBharat and #ViksitBharat #IndianAirForce #SHS2026 #SwachhBharat #SwachhataHiSeva2026 @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

🏆 Air Force Chess Championship at HQ South Western Air Command (SWAC) The Air Force Chess Championship was successfully conducted at HQ SWAC, bringing together 8 teams in a spirited contest of strategy, skill, concentration and sportsmanship. The championship witnessed intense competition, showcasing the participants’ analytical abilities, tactical acumen and determination. 🏆 Team SWAC emerged as the Champions, demonstrating exceptional performance and strategic excellence. Team Western Air Command were the runners up in a keenly contested competition. Air Mshl PV Shivanand, AVSM, VM, AOC-in-C SWAC, felicitated the winners and appreciated their outstanding performance, encouraging all participants to continue striving for excellence. The event highlighted the Indian Air Force’s commitment to promoting sportsmanship, camaraderie and a spirit of healthy competition among its personnel. #IndianAirForce #HQSWAC #ChessChampionship #Sportsmanship #TeamSWAC @IAF_MCC @SpokespersonMoD @DefenceMinIndia @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @SWAC_IAF @DefencePRO_Guj

RT @RakshaUni: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), through its Centre for Aerospace Studies, commemorated Indian Air Force Day with week-long celebrations from 08 to 15 October 2026. The celebrations concluded on 15 October in the esteemed presence of Air Marshal PV Shivanand, AVSM, VM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, as the Chief Guest. The programme featured insightful student paper presentations on aerospace themes, the launch of the inaugural issue of AAKASH, the Centre’s annual academic compendium, and the release of the latest issue of VAYUKSHETRA, its monthly newsletter. Students were also felicitated for their achievements excellence in the aerospace domain. @SWAC_IAF @HQ_IDS_India @ChinarcorpsIA @CDS_AnilChauhan @MinofDefIndia @IN_WNC @westerncomd_IA @EAC_IAF @IN_HQENC @IaSouthern @IN_HQSNC @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @IAF_MCC @DefenceMinIndia @CENJOWS @PRODefRjsthn @PRODefPune @IaSouthern @NorthernComd_IA @IAF_MCC @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @IndiaCoastGuard @indiannavy @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @CMOGuj @PIBAhmedabad @PIBHomeAffairs @PTI_News @ANI @ians_india @IndiaCoastGuard @ia_awc @IDSAIndia @OfficialCLAWSIN

TOWARDS A CLEANER & GREENER TOMORROW 🌿 Under #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Force Station Vadodara undertook a series of initiatives on 12 Oct 26 to promote cleanliness, environmental sustainability and workplace efficiency. Activities included cleanliness drives, e-waste management, tree plantation, scrap disposal and a free health check-up camp for domestic support staff and contractual personnel. A creative sculpture crafted from waste materials and discarded flowers highlighted the spirit of “Waste to Wealth”, celebrating the festive spirit of Navratri and reaffirming the commitment towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable environment. #IndianAirForce #SWAC #SwachhataDiwas #SwachhataHiSeva #WasteToWealth @SwachhBharatgov @swachhBharat @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @DefencePRO_Guj

🇮🇳 Clean Spaces, Collective Responsibility! Air Force Station Pune undertook extensive cleanliness drives on 12 Oct 26 under #SpecialCampaign6.0, reinforcing the spirit of cleanliness, discipline and collective responsibility. The initiative focused on workplace hygiene and fostering a culture of #Swachhata towards a cleaner, healthier and more organised environment. #IndianAirForce #SHS2026 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SwachhBharat #EkDinEkGhantaEkSaath @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC

Environmental Sustainability in Action! 🌱🇮🇳 As part of #SwachhataHiSeva2026 and #SpecialCampaign6.0, Air Warriors and Sanginis of AF Station Mumbai participated in a tree plantation drive, reaffirming their commitment to protecting the environment and promoting a greener, healthier future. The Station also implemented effective biomedical waste management practices, ensuring source segregation, safe handling and authorised disposal in accordance with prescribed guidelines. #IndianAirForce #SHS2026 #SwachhBharat #GreenIndia #BiomedicalWasteManagement #EnvironmentalSustainability @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC

🇮🇳 Towards a Greener & Cleaner Tomorrow! 🌱 As part of #SpecialCampaign6 and #SwachhataHiSeva2026, Air Warriors and Sanginis of Air Force Station Thane participated in cleanliness initiatives on 12 Oct 26, focusing on tree plantation and effective management of biodegradable waste. The initiative reaffirmed their commitment to environmental sustainability, a greener ecosystem and a cleaner, healthier India. #IndianAirForce #SHS2026 #SwachhBharat #GreenIndia #WasteManagement #EkDinEkGhantaEkSaath #YuvaForSwachhata @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

🇮🇳 Together for a Cleaner & Healthier Nation! Air Warriors of AF Station Mumbai participated in cleanliness drives at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, and Veermata Jijabai Udyan, Byculla, under the themes ‘Clean Tourist Site’ and ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ as part of #SwachhataHiSeva2026. Young students of AF School Mumbai also joined the initiative, actively contributing to cleanliness around the school premises. As part of the ‘Safai Mitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir’, health check-ups were conducted for sanitation workers, recognising their invaluable contribution towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment. 🇮🇳 #SHS2026 #IndianAirForce #SpecialCampaign6 #SwachhBharat #SwachhPaathshala #YuvaForSwachhata #SafaiMitra @SwachhBharatGov @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @IAF_MCC

🇮🇳 Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat! Personnel of Air Force Station Jamnagar actively participated in #SwachhataHiSeva2026, undertaking organised cleanliness drives and systematic upkeep of station premises. Air Warriors reaffirmed their commitment to a clean, healthy and hygienic environment through responsible waste management and sustained cleanliness practices. The drive was followed by a Safai Mitra Lecture on waste segregation, creating awareness on the importance of proper segregation and responsible disposal of waste. #SHS2026 #IndianAirForce #SwachhBharat #SwachhataMeinSahbhag #WasteSegregation #SwachhPaathshala #SpecialCampaign @SwachhBharatgov @swachhBharat @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @DefencePRO_Guj

RT @PRODefPune: #SekhonIndianAirForceMarathon2026 🏃‍♂️ Air Force Station #Pune organised the 2nd edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (SIM) on 04 Oct 2026, commemorating the valour and legacy of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, #PVC , the only Param Vir Chakra awardee of the #IndianAirForce Over 3,500 Air Warriors, families and school children participated in the 21K, 10K and 5K runs. The event was flagged off by Air Commodore Satbir Singh Rai, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Pune. A fitting tribute to a gallant air warrior and a keen sportsman. 🇮🇳 @SpokespersonMoD @IAF_MCC @SWAC_IAF @IaSouthern @PIBMumbai #IndianAirForce #IAF #NirmalJitSinghSekhon #AirForceStationPune #RunForTheNation

South Western Air Command organised the #SekhonIAFMarathon2026 at Jodhpur, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC. Beyond Jodhpur, the spirit of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 resonated across the SWAC AoR and over 15,000 participants running in unison. The marathon at Jodhpur was a special event, conducted as part of the multinational Exercise - Tarang Shakti and witnessed over 4,000 participants, including Friendly Foreign Country personnel, Air Warriors, families and citizens, celebrating fitness, unity and international camaraderie under the theme ‘Power in Partnership’. The event featured 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km runs, which were flagged off by various dignitaries including Air Marshal PV Shivanand, AOC-in-C SWAC, AVM GS Bhullar, SOA HQ SWAC, Shri Rahul Jain, Commissioner JNN. The event transformed Jodhpur’s iconic streets into a vibrant celebration of sporting spirit and shared values. Excellent support by the civil administration and Commissioner of Police, Jodhpur, embodied discipline, teamwork and patriotism. The Sekhon marathon Jodhpur was a grand success, promoting wellness, camaraderie and national pride among all age groups. #SekhonIndianAirForceMarathon #IAF #IndianAirForce #94YearsOfIAF @SpokespersonMoD @IAF_MCC @DefencePRO_Guj @PRODefRjsthn @adgpi @DefPROMumbai @JodhpurDm @DIPRRajasthan @CP_Jodhpur