Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma Becomes First Non-Medical Woman Officer To Attain Historic Rank In Indian Defence Services

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has created history by becoming the first non-medical woman officer in the Indian Defence Services to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or its equivalent.This remarkable achievement was formally announced by the Indian Air Force, which confirmed that she assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026. The
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has created history by becoming the first non-medical woman officer in the Indian Defence Services to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or its equivalent.This remarkable achievement was formally announced by the Indian Air Force, which confirmed that she assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026. The
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