Last year in NDA during Camp Greenhorn , a foreign cdt 'Cdt Sultan' from Maldives lost his life during the second last CP of Josh run
The same course from Bravo squadron has won Camp Rovers with a clear 40 point margin this time, paying a tribute to their fallen coursemate.
They have named their course as 145- Bahadur Sultans in his memory!
True spirit of camaraderie which only an institution like NDA can Kindle....where do you get such friends in today’s time #proudexnda #nationaldefenceacademy
Cadets of Bravo squadron giving tribute to their coursemate 🫡🫡 after winning camp rovers
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Sixth death anniversary of Lt Gen Jack Farj Rafael Jacob, PVSM.
The #IndianBrave veteran passed away #OnThisDay 13 Jan in 2016, aged 92
Remembering his service to the Nation during #IndoPakWar1971
Gen Jacob was also celebrated in Israel, where his uniform hangs in the Israeli military museum. He is featured in John Colvin’s book on Jewish military heroes, Lions of Judah. Jacob was an advocate of strong India-Israel relations.
But he rejected all offers to move to Israel.
“I am proud to be a Jew, but am Indian through and through. I was born in India and served her my whole life. This is where I want to die,” he once said
1/n First day at India Squadron,
I enter the squadron building from Battalion Area side.
First thing I see is Major Mohit Sharma's Portrait in Nair lobby
Stared at it for few minutes , checking it out and awe struck by his chest filled by medals and badges.
2/n Seargent accompanying me noticed this and said
"Ain't he amazing"
I said ,"What sir"
The Seargent replied ,"His eyes,full of resolute and smile ,so infectious".
In the coming days ,I realised his importance and presence in the squadron
3/n He was running X-country with all of us , motivating us thru out the route,to give our best for our squadron and not give up.
He was there with us while we represented our squadron in various games, pushing us to our limits.
Josh pushups dedicated to him was an usual thing.