New Delhi, January 8, 2025: Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), addressed cadets at the Republic Day NCC Camp in Delhi Cantonment, emphasizing that every Indian citizen is akin to a soldier. He stressed that while serving in uniform is a unique way to serve the nation, one can also contribute to nation-building without wearing military colors. Singh reminded the cadets that patriotism and national service extend beyond the armed forces to every citizen of the country.
He also highlighted the unity promoted by the NCC, which brings together people from various backgrounds. Acknowledging the cadets’ aspirations to join the armed forces, Singh quoted, “Every soldier is a citizen in uniform, and every citizen is a soldier out of uniform,” reinforcing the idea that all citizens play a vital role in the country’s safety and security.
