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Air Marshal Hardeep Bains, takes over as Air Officer-In-Charge Personnel, Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Hardeep Bains took over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel on October 1, 2025. He has taken over from Air Marshal S.K. Vidhate, who superannuated from the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 30, 2025, after completion of 38 years of illustrious service to the nation.
Air Marshal Hardeep Bains was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force on December 19, 1987. He is a cat 'A' qualified flying instructor with over 5000 Hr of accident free flying. In a career spanning over 38 years, the Air Marshal, an alumnus of National War College, South Africa and National Defence College, Israel has held various key field & staff appointments. Prior to his present appointment, he was the Commandant of National Defence College, New Delhi. In recognition for his meritorious services, he was awarded with Vishisht Seva Medal in 2012, and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2015 by the President of India.
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