Jammu, June 14 -- A youth from a remote village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu has been commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF), a defence spokesperson said. The commissioning of Flying Officer Pranav Uppal, a native of Jammu's Chamb sector, marks the culmination of a remarkable journey defined by perseverance, discipline, and a deep commitment to serve the nation, the spokesperson said.

Coming from a humble background with no family history in the armed forces, he said flying officer Uppal's interest in the military was sparked during visits to his elder brother at Sainik School.

Inspired by the military environment and values he witnessed there, he joined Sainik School in Class 6, overcoming significant financial and log...