LFC Aena Fathima, III BCA from St Agnes College (Autonomous), 6 Karnataka Air Squadron NCC, Mangaluru, successfully completed the All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC) 2026.
The first three camps were held to select and train the Air contingent of the Karnataka and Goa Directorate. Aena was selected through Pre VSC I, Pre VSC II and Pre VSC III. AIVSC was the final camp, where the contingent competed with cadets from other Directorates.
All four camps together were conducted between 10 August to 13 October 2026 at Belagavi, Bengaluru and Air Force Station, Tambaram, Chennai, where AIVSC was held. A total of 17 Directorates came together at one place, with around 647 cadets participating.
The cadets were tested at different levels through written examinations, Aero modelling, tent pitching, they also had guest lectures, educational tours and practice of sorties in the Virus aircraft.
The Karnataka and Goa Directorate won the Best Air Contingent Trophy in the overall championship and also the Cross Country Trophy. The contingent won medals, including gold in Health and Hygiene and .22 Firing, silver in Air Modelling, and bronze in Health and Hygiene and Skeet Firing.
For LFC Aena, AIVSC was about giving it all. It meant believing in herself and in the preparation the contingent had done, and letting it all prove itself. The camps taught her discipline, teamwork and the importance of being regular. It also left her with a good feeling that the effort was worth it. These achievements highlight the exceptional caliber of NCC cadets from St Agnes College and 6 Kar Air Sqn NCC Mangaluru whose efforts continue to bring laurels to their institution and unit inspiring the future generations. The Commanding Officer of 6 Kar Air Sqn NCC, The Principal, St Agnes College (Autonomous), ANO and the entire college fraternity are proud of her remarkable achievement.
