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Air Vice Marshal Rahul Gupta, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Space), reviewed the parade as the Chief Guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the newly inducted commandos, Air Vice Marshal Rahul Gupta congratulated the Garuds on successfully completing the rigorous training programme. 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