Here are few things you should know about the Vice Admiral:
>> Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba is a specialist in navigation and direction
>> An alumnus of National Defence Academy, he did his schooling from Mayo College, Ajmer. The Vice Admiral was commissioned in the executive branch of the Navy in January 1978
>> He is also an alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies, London and the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, where he also served as the faculty
>> He has served as Navigating Officer of INS Sindhudurg (Corvette) and INS Dunagiri (Frigate). During his illustrious service spanning over three decades, he commanded four frontline warships -- INS Kakinada (Minesweeper), INS Himgiri (Frigate), INS Ranvijay and INS Mumbai (Destroyers)
>> In the past, he has also held important staff assignments such as Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet and Chief of Staff, Southern, Eastern and Western naval commands
>> Vice Admiral Lanba is a recipient of the Param Vishist Seva Medal and the Athi Vishist Seva Medal for distinguished service of an exceptionally high order
>> Prior to assuming charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he was Commandant of the National Defence College, Delhi since November 2012
>> He is married to Reena Lanba who is a qualified teacher but has been a home maker since past few years. They have two daughters and one son
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