SOUTHERN AIR COMMAND CONDUCTS UNITY RUN

Thiruvananthapuram: Southern Air Command conducted a 7.5 Km Unity Run, today (31 Oct 21) to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence – ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. All Air Force personnel including civilian employees and their families of Southern Air Command Akkulam and Air Force Station Shangumugham participated in the event with full josh and enthusiasm. The unity run was flagged off by Air Marshal J Chalapati Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Southern Air Command Akkulam. Station Commander of Air Force Station Thiruvanthampuram flagged off the run at Shanghumugham Beach. On the occasion two air warriors, Sgt Noah Nirmal Tom and Sgt Alex Antony who represented India in Olympics 2020 at Tokyo were facilitated by AOC-in-C Southern Air Command. Central Government has dedicated this year to celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with a series of programs and activities. To mark this occasion, the Indian Air Force has conducted Unity Run at all Air Force Stations pan India, which will form part of Limca Book of Indian Records for mass participation.