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Suraj Kumar Jha
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Air Marshal Suraj Kumar Jha, PVSM, AVSM is a retired officer in the Indian Air Force who last served as the Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel. He assumed the office on 1 August 2021 succeeding Air Marshal Richard John Duckworth. Previously, he served as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters Vayu Bhawan in New Delhi succeeding Air Marshal Sandeep Singh.[2][3]
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Years of service | 8 Jun 1984 – 31 August 2023[1] |
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Service number | 17445[1] |
Unit | No. 7 Squadron |
Commands held | Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel Deputy Chief of the Air Staff |
Battles/wars | Kargil War |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal |
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