Wing Commander Deepika Misra becomes 1st woman IAF officer to get Gallantry Award

Category : Awards Published on: April 25 2023

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Wing Commander Deepika Misra has become the first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.
President had conferred Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry on her at Independence Day last year and she received the medal from Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at an investiture ceremony held in New Delhi.
Wing Commander Deepika Mishra was detailed to undertake Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in response to flash floods in northern Madhya Pradesh in August 2021.
A total of 58 personnel received gallantry awards from the IAF chief in April 2023.
While two IAF officers were awarded Yudh Seva Medal, 13 officers, and air warriors received Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry), 13 officers Vayu Sena Medal and 30 Vishisht Seva Medal.