Mangaluru: NCC cadets of St Aloysius College interact with Indian Air Force Training Chief

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Mangaluru, 02 Jul 2017: The interaction of Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Training Command, Indian Air Force, Bengaluru with the NCC cadets was organized by St Aloysius College (Autonomous), here, in association with NCC Mangaluru Group at Eric Mathias Hall, here, on Friday, June 30.

 

Air Marshal S R K Nair, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Training Command, Indian Air Force, Bengaluru, was the chief guest.

 

The programme was presided by Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, principal of St Aloysius College and Colonel Anil Nautiyal, the Group Commander, NCC Mangaluru group was also present.

 

 

Air Marshal S R K Nair inspired the cadets and staff alike with an insightful speech reflecting on his experiences and motivating factors, which spurred him on to choose a career in the Armed Forces. He being Ex – NCC cadet, asked the students to be very active in NCC activities. He urged the students to inculcate some of the qualities like, leadership, discipline, character, compassion, community service etc. He advised students to pursue a career in the Armed Forces and asked them to serve the motherland.

 

Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, principal gave an inspiring message to the cadets. He said that St Aloysius College is 137 years old and gave a call to the students to continue the legacy of St Aloysius College by being great citizens. He also spoke about the importance of discipline and asked the students serve the nation in different capacities.

 

LFC Savan Damian D’Souza, a cadet of NCC Air Wing welcomed the gathering. The vote of thanks was proposed by Neha DP, a cadet of NCC Airwing. The programme concluded with the NCC song.

 

About St Aloysius College

St Aloysius Institutions, for the past 137 years has sought to empower youth through excellence in Education to shape a better future for mankind. Inspired by the person and mission of Jesus Christ and guided by the motto, ‘Lucet Et Ardet’ (Shine to Enkindle), the Institution has committed itself to spread the light of knowledge and wisdom to create men and women for others who are academically accomplished, emotionally balanced, morally upright, socially responsible, ecologically sensitive and professionally dedicated.