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AVM Shakti Sharma Becomes First Non-Medical Woman Two-Star Officer

By Rakesh Kushwaha, Lead Tech & Exam Analyst

Defence & SecurityAppointments & Resignations

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer from the non-medical branch of the Indian Defence Services to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or equivalent two-star rank. She assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on 1 September 2026.

AVM Shakti Sharma Becomes First Non-Medical Woman Two-Star Officer

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