Sainik School, Punglwa in Nagaland today held an event to welcome two of their cadets who were commissioned as officers. Flight Lieutenant Obed Newmai has been commissioned into Indian Air Force and Lieutenant Hinoto Kakishe Yepthomi, commissioned to Indian Army. According to a press release issued by the PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenants Newmai and Yepthomi are the first two distinguished Naga alumni and valiant officers.

In a riveting display commitment, Flight Lieutenant Newmai and Lieutenant Yepthomi delivered inspirational lectures to the young cadets, exhorting them to embrace the call of duty and consider a noble career in the Armed Forces. Their poignant narrative traversed the corridors of time, recounting their formative years at Sainik School Punglwa and the indelible lessons learned therein, informed the press release.

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The alumni shared their remarkable journey from cadetship to commissioning, epitomizing the ethos of discipline, integrity, and sacrifice instilled by their alma mater. Their testimonies resonated deeply with the cadets, igniting a fervent desire to follow in their footsteps and serve the nation with unyielding devotion.

The duo were presented with the school memento by the Principal as a token of their association with the school.

The Vice Principal on behalf of the Principal, expressed profound gratitude to the distinguished alumni and lauded them for being a beacon of inspiration to the young cadets of the school.