Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra becomes the head of the IAF's Western Air Command, responsible for defending India's western borders, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha. Mishra's career spans over three decades, holding significant command and staff positions, and he is a recipient of prestigious service medals.
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