Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Air Marshals Take New Commands
Two important leaders in the Indian Air Force have taken new jobs.
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas is now in charge of training new pilots.
He has flown many different types of planes and has won awards for his service.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh is now in charge of the South Western Air Command.
He has also flown many planes and has held many important jobs in the Air Force.
Both men have won awards for their hard work and dedication.
They will now lead their new commands and help the Indian Air Force continue to be strong and ready for any challenges.
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the IAF Training Command.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of South Western Air Command (SWAC).
Both air marshals have extensive flying experience and have held various command appointments in the Indian Air Force.
They have been awarded prestigious medals for their meritorious services.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh previously served as the AOC-in-C of the Training Command before his current appointment.
- Who
- Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas and Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
- What
- Took charge of new commands in the Indian Air Force
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Hyderabad, India and Gandhinagar, India
- Why
- To lead their respective commands in the Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
Previous Roles
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas
Commandant of the Air Force Academy and Commanding Officer of the Flying Instructors’ School
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
Commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Radar Station, a Fighter Base, and was Air Officer Commanding, Jammu and Kashmir
Awards
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas
Vishisht Seva Medal (2017) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2024)
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
Vayu Sena Medal (2007) and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2022)
Current Roles
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of South Western Air Command (SWAC)
- Name
- Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas
- New Role
- Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force
- Flying Experience
- Over 4200 hours
- Aircraft Flown
- MiG-21, Iskra, Kiran, PC-7 Mk II, HPT-32 -32, Microlite, Chetak/Cheetah
- Education
- National Defence Academy, National Defence College, College of Defence Management, Defence Services Staff College
- Awards
- Vishisht Seva Medal (2017), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2024)
- Name
- Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
- New Role
- Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of South Western Air Command (SWAC)
- Flying Experience
- Over 4,500 hours
- Education
- National Defence Academy, Defence Service Staff College, National Defence College
- Awards
- Vayu Sena Medal (2007), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2022)
