New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital after assuming charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff here on Thursday.

The solemn ceremony marked his tribute to the fallen heroes of the Indian Armed Forces.

Senior officers of the Indian Air Force were present on the occasion as Air Marshal Kapoor paid homage, reaffirming the force's commitment to service, sacrifice and the defence of the nation.

Air Marshal Kapoor was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College. A Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, h...