Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force, addressed National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, praising their contributions to civil defense during Operation Sindoor. He emphasized that life's purpose extends beyond personal gain to national service, urging cadets to contribute to nation-building regardless of their future professions. Singh also encouraged resilience in the face of failure, drawing from his own career path. Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, 2025, targeted terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK in response to a prior attack.