Guwahati, Aug 6 (PTI) Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal RD Mathur, on Thursday visited Kumbhirgram Air Force station in Cachar district of Assam, and reviewed operational preparedness of the troops, a defence spokesman said.

The AOC-in-C addressed the station personnel and appreciated them for effectively undertaking all the operational missions and assigned tasks.

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He commended them for their good professional performance despite COVID-19 related restrictions and motivated them to be prepared to face any security challenges.

Air Marshal Mathur went on a tour of the station and appreciated the unflinching efforts put in by the station in spite of its remote location, according to the spokesman.

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The AOC had visited the Mohanbari Air Force Station in Dibrugarh district on Wednesday.

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