Navy Vice Chief

The Indian government has appointed the new Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade following the retirement of Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar on July 31. Reportedly, Ghormade had earlier served as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at the headquarters. Besides, he has been serving the Navy since 1984. Moreover, the President of India awarded him the Nau Sena Medal in 2007.