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Vice Admiral '''Girish Luthra''' is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding [[Western Naval Command]]<ref>http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-takes-over-western-naval-command</ref>
Vice Admiral '''Girish Luthra''' is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding [[Western Naval Command]].<ref>http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-takes-over-western-naval-command</ref>


He joined the Navy in 1979.<ref name="Mathrubhumi" /> He has commanded the ships [[INS Khukri (F149)|INS Khukri]], [[INS Talwar (F40)|INS Talwar]] as well as the aircraft carrier [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS Viraat]].<ref name="Mathrubhumi" />
He joined the Navy in 1979.<ref name="Mathrubhumi" /> He has commanded the ships [[INS Khukri (F149)|INS Khukri]], [[INS Talwar (F40)|INS Talwar]] as well as the aircraft carrier [[INS Viraat (R22)|INS Viraat]].<ref name="Mathrubhumi" />

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Girish Luthra
Vice Admiral Luthra (left) with Admiral Sunil Lamba
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Navy
Years of service1979 -
RankVice Admiral
Commands

Vice Admiral Girish Luthra is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command.[1]

He joined the Navy in 1979.[2] He has commanded the ships INS Khukri, INS Talwar as well as the aircraft carrier INS Viraat.[2]

He served as Flag Officer Commanding Southern Naval Command[3] before being appointed to Western Naval Command. Prior to this he was the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations).[2]

He was awarded the PVSM for his service in 2017.[4]

Awards

Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Operation Vijay Star
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal



References

  1. ^ http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/vice-admiral-girish-luthra-takes-over-western-naval-command
  2. ^ a b c "Vice Admiral Girish Luthra takes charge of Southern Naval Command". January 30, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  3. ^ "Vice Admiral Girish Luthra assumes Command of Southern Naval Command". Indian Navy. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  4. ^ "SpokespersonNavy on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2017-03-20.


Military offices
Preceded by Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command
31 May 2016 -
Incumbent
Preceded by FOC Southern Naval Command
2016-
Succeeded by