CM Congratulates Odisha-Born Air Marshall Dilip Kumar Patnaik on Being Appointed as Chief of Eastern Air Command

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today congratulated Odisha-born Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik who is scheduled for appointment as Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Air Command.

“Congratulate Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik AVSM VM(G) who is scheduled for appointment as Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Air Command. His elevation will be an inspiration for youth from #Odisha to join the forces and aspire to serve the nation”, the CM tweeted.

Congratulate Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik AVSM VM(G) who is scheduled for appointment as Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Air Command. His elevation will be an inspiration for youth from #Odisha to join the forces and aspire to serve the nation.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 2, 2021

The Odisha-born Air Force Officer is presently the Senior Air Staff Officer in Central Air Command.