Inderpal Singh Walia

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM, VM is an Indian senior official of the Indian Air Force. He is currently serving as the SASO of the Eastern Command of Indian Air Force. ^{[1] [2]}

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia AVSM VM
SASO of Eastern Air Command
Incumbent
Assumed office 2024
Military service
Allegiance	India
Branch/service	Indian Air Force
Rank	Air Marshal
Commands	Eastern Air Command
Service Number	19518
Awards	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vayu Sena Medal

Career

In his career, he has held various posts. He completed an Air force course from the UK. Recently, he was promoted to the Air Marshal rank and also, appointed as the SASO of the Eastern Air Command of Indian Air Force. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Awards

For his services as a Wing Commander of the IAF, he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal (devotion to duty) in 2008. ^[7] Later, as an Air Commodore, he was awarded with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on Republic day in 2018. ^[8]

Posts held

Posts held by Air Marshal Walia in yearly order-

2005 - 2013

• Commanding Officer at Hashimara
• Group Captain - Tactical and Combat Development establishment ^[3]

2013 - 2015

• Group Captain - Defense Advisor, Embassy of India, Japan
• Air Commodore, Eastern Air Command, Shillong ^[3]

2015 - 2018

• As Air Commodore, with post Air Officer Commanding at Wing 15, Bareilly ^[3]

2019 - 2021

• Air Commodore (Air Staff Inspection) , posted at Air Headquarters in Delhi ^[3]

2021 - 2021

• As Air Vice Marshal,

Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Training at Air Headquarters in Delhi ^[3]

2022 - 2024

• As Air Vice Marshal, posted at Air Defence Control Centre, Delhi with post of Air Officer Commanding ^[3]

Current position

• Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Eastern Air Command as an Air Marshal now ^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

References

1. "Indian Armed Forces showcase joint combat capabilities in exercise 'Poorvi Prahar'". The Times of India. 20 November 2024. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 7 April 2025.
2. Delhi, PIB (18 October 2024). "INDIAN NAVY'S MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION FLAGGED OFF". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
3. "Service Record for Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia 19518 F(P) at Bharat Rakshak.com". Bharat Rakshak. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
4. "INDIAN NAVY'S MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION FLAGGED OFF". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
5. "Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumes charge as Senior Air Staff Officer - The Shillong Times". theshillongtimes.com. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
6. "Meghlaya: Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumes command as Senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command". India Today NE (in Hindi). 10 September 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
7. Directorate of Printing, Government of India (10 May 2008). Gazette of India, 2008, No. 39.
8. Government of India (31 March 2018). Union Government, Weekly, 2018-03-31, Part I-Section 1, Ref. 521GI-2017.
9. www.ETGovernment.com. "Indian Navy's motorcycle expedition 'Northeast Odyssey' flagged off - ET Government". ETGovernment.com. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
10. "Air Marshal Walia takes over as senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command". Air Marshal Walia takes over as senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
11. "Air Marshal Walia takes over as senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command". ap7am.com. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
12. "Army, Navy and Air Force joint exercise 'Poorvi Prahar' proves India's readiness for any security challenge". The Week. Retrieved 16 April 2025.