Hailing the tenacity of the Indian Air Force, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said that the nation is indebted to the selflessness and sacrifice displayed by its personnel.
The official twitter handle of the Rashtrapati Bhavan shared President Mukherjee's thoughts via a series of tweets.
"Resilience and tenacity displayed by Air Warriors a great source of encouragement and matter of pride for the Nation. #PresidentMukherjee"
"Nation is immensely proud of IAF and remains indebted to air warriors for their selflessness and sacrifice. #PresidentMukherjee"
"Air Warriors epitomize grit and determination in fulfilling their responsibilities towards the Nation. #PresidentMukherjee"
Earlier in the day, President Mukherjee presented the President's Standard to 31 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit of the IAF in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
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