Hyderabad: Aquino Squadron bags The Commandant’s Banner at Air Force Academy

Squadron Cadet Captain, Flight Cadet Surya Dev receives the banner from Air Marshal S Shrinivas, Commandant, Air Force Academy

Hyderabad: The Commandant’s Banner presentation ceremony was held at the Tejas Parade Ground, Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal.

Aquino Squadron was declared the Champion Squadron for the Spring Term 2025. Squadron Cadet Captain, Flight Cadet Surya Dev of Aquino Squadron received the esteemed banner from Air Marshal S Shrinivas, Commandant, Air Force Academy. As a symbol of their achievement, the Flight Cadets of the Champion Squadron will don a lanyard on their left shoulder throughout the forthcoming term.

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The award of Commandant’s Banner to the Champion Squadron symbolises overall excellence and marks the conclusion of fiercely contested series of events, ranging from physical activities, sports, debate, quiz, cultural, cross-country runs, field camps, drill competition and academics.

The finale of this quest for excellence was marked by the prestigious Inter-Squadron Drill Competition. Brar Squadron achieved the feat of winning this coveted competition with flawless drill movements, daunting words of command and synchronised team efforts.

In his address to the Flight Cadets and UTFOs, the Commandant exhorted everyone to be physically fit and mentally agile throughout their careers. He also congratulated the instructors for their crucial role in transforming greenhorns into confident and competent cadets, equipping them to uphold the Academy’s exemplary standards.