Our Correspondent

Jammu, October 8

The Indian Air Force (IAF) paid rich tributes to martyrs on 87th foundation day on Tuesday at the Jammu Air Force Station.

Air Commodore, Ajay Singh Pathania, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Jammu, paid tributes to the martyrs in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Station War Memorial.

The event was attended by IAF officials and air veterans. The week-long celebrations included conduct of a number of events promoting health awareness and welfare of the personnel and their families. Air veterans are also invited to various functions in recognition of their yeoman service rendered to the nation.

Meanwhile, eight kilometres, three kilometres and 1.6 km run were also organised for the station personnel, families and children respectively.