Every citizen of this country akin to a soldier: IAF chief
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He said that the young minds of India, trained at the NCC and the Republic Day camp, are being prepared for nation-building, as they are the future of India who will later take up various professions.
«I have heard many cadets express a desire to join the armed forces — the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It's wonderful that you want to, as serving the nation in uniform has a distinct charm. But to serve the nation, one may not necessarily need to wear a uniform. This is something we must remember,» the IAF chief said.
He further said that service to the nation is not confined to those in uniform, nor is patriotism limited to them, rather «it resides in everyone, every citizen of this country,» he added.
He recounted a visit to a camp to emphasise his point. «Somebody there said — 'Every soldier is a citizen in uniform, and every citizen is a soldier out of uniform'. I think that is the way… Each and every citizen of this country is a soldier, and should look after the country, to ensure its safety and security...,» the air chief marshal said.
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