Historic! Colonel Noreen Shanet John becomes the first lady officer to command a training battalion
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New Delhi, Mar 1: In a significant milestone for women in Indian Armed Forces, Colonel Noreen Shanet John scripted history by becoming the first lady officer to take over command of a training battalion responsible for training Agniveers.
Coming from one of the oldest and most distinguished engineering units of the Indian Army, Colonel Noreen Shanet John is an officer of the Madras Engineering Group (MEG) and Centre, which is one of the oldest and most distinguished engineering units of the Indian Army. The MEG and Centre is responsible for providing engineering support to the Indian Armed Forces, including the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
Colonel Noreen Shanet John of MEG becomes the first Lady Officer of Indian Army to command a Training Battalion for training Agniveers. pic.twitter.com/317QVzSAJW
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) February 27, 2023
Congratulations to Colonel Noreen Shanet John of #MEG & Centre for becoming the First Lady Officer to take over Command of a Training Battalion responsible for training of #Agniveers. Madras Sappers wishes her success in all her future endeavours#NariShakti pic.twitter.com/WiMjdViEld
— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) February 26, 2023
As a senior officer of the MEG and Centre, Colonel John has served in a variety of roles and has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Indian Armed Forces. Colonel Noreen Shanet John also served as a GTO officer at SSB Allahabad.
Colonel John’s appointment as the commanding officer of a training battalion responsible for training Agniveers is a significant step forward for women in the Indian Armed Forces.
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