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Carrying forward a proud legacy, Capt Rheeya K Sreedharan has soared into history by earning the coveted Aviation Wings, becoming the first second-generation woman officer in the Indian Army Aviation Corps.
Daughter of Brig Kaushal Sreedharan, Capt Reya completed 11 months of rigorous training to achieve this extraordinary milestone. At the Valedictory Ceremony at CATS, Nashik, her accomplishment marked a significant chapter in the Army’s aviation history.
Southern Command Indian Army shared on X:
"After 11 months of rigorous training, she becomes the first second-generation woman officer to claim a legacy in the Army Aviation Corps and achieve this prestigious milestone."
The event was made even more special with the presence of her parents, Brigadier Kaushal and Deeju Sreedharan, who proudly witnessed their daughter’s historic achievement.
The Army Aviation Corps, the youngest arm of the Indian Army, plays a crucial role in enhancing operational capabilities and providing air mobility, surveillance, and combat support.
Capt Rheeya's success is a shining example of perseverance and the evolving role of women in India’s armed forces.
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[Women in aviation, Rheeya K Sreedharan, Brig Kaushal Sreedharan]