Studied B.Tech from DTU, cracked SSB exam four times, now is India's first woman Combat Aviator of Army Aviation Corps, she is...

A woman is capable of everything, whether from giving birth to leading a nation as President. Women are now leading in every sector, from defence and politics to science, technology, business, and sports. This story revolves around an individual who, after cracking the SSB examination on her fourth attempt, fulfilled her dream of becoming an officer in the Indian Army. She made history by becoming the first woman combat aviator in the Indian Army. She is…
Earlier on May 25, 2022, Major Abhilasha Barak completed her training at the Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik. Alongside 36 fellow pilots, she was formally inducted into the Army Aviation Corps and honoured with the coveted 'Wings', a symbol of her new role as a military aviator.
Major Abhilasha Barak, who etched her name in history as the Indian Army's first woman combat aviator, completed her schooling at Lawrence School, Sanawar. Later, she went on to earn a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Delhi Technological University (DTU).
Speaking about her professional journey, Abhilasha commenced her career with a stint at Deloitte in the U.S., but her deeper aspiration was to serve the nation. In 2016, she began preparing for the armed forces and cleared the SSB interview four times. Her perseverance paid off when she was commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018.
Hailing from Panchkula, Haryana, Major Abhilasha Barak comes from a proud military family. Her father, Colonel (Retired) S. Om Singh, and her brother have both served in the Indian Army. Growing up in a military environment, Major Barak embraced the spirit of patriotism and made serving the nation her lifelong goal.
She has completed numerous military courses and rigorous training programs. Recognizing her leadership and dedication, she was chosen as the contingent commander representing the Army Air Defence during the Republic Day parade. In this role, she was honored by then-President Ram Nath Kovind.
Major Barak's achievement sends a powerful message to young women across the country: with determination and courage, no dream remains unfulfilled. Her bravery, dedication, and hard work serve as an inspiration to everyone who aspires to serve the nation.
While speaking to news agency ANI(2023), Major Abhilasha Barak once said, 'You need nothing but sheer passion. You need to be devoted, grab opportunity & work as hard as possible. Nothing is unachievable in today's date: Major Abhilasha Barak, First Woman Officer to join Army Aviation Corps as Combat Aviator, to women aspiring to join the armed forces.'

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