GUWAHATI:
Cadet Under Officer Nepo Moirangthem of 50 Air Sqn NCC, NER has completed training at Air Force Academy (AFA) and got commissioned to the IAF as Flying Officer on December 17.
Nepo hails from Imphal, Manipur. He completed his school education in Sainik School Imphal after which studied at Cotton University, Guwahati.
“This is a very proud moment for the unit and a big motivational factor for the other junior cadets, aspiring to join the armed forces as commissioned officers,” said the commanding officer of 50 Air Squadron NCC, Group Capt Robin Vishoyi here on Saturday.
Nepo was a very proficient and ace aeromodeller who had represented the Northeast, NCC Directorate at the national level and won awards. He also participated in an article writing competition and has got prizes at DG, and NCC levels.
Seeing the competency and potential in the cadet, he was motivated, trained and mentored by his commanding officer, Group Capt Robin Vishoyi to prepare and join the Indian Air Force as an officer.
“Nepo followed all the advice and guidelines meticulously, worked hard, cleared the written exam of AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) and got selected in the SSB (Service Selection Board) easily,” Vishoyi said.
“Although he belongs to an economically, not so sound family, it didn’t undermine his determination from aiming high and work hard. He completed his training schedule successfully at the AFA and got commissioned to serve the country as a defence officer. He has also proved the fact that the cadets of the Northeast are no less,” he added.