Indian Army Chief Visits USA

Gen. Dalbir Singh,  Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker and
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn
salute during a wreath-laying event at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PENTAGON, 08 April 2016

General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, met Gen Mark A Milley, the Chief of Staff of the US Army (CSA), the Chief Host for the ongoing four day visit to the USA on 07 April 2016. He was given the Guard of Honour in an Army Full Honour Arrival Ceremony.

Earlier in the day, he paid homage at Arlington National Cemetery in the Army Full Honour Wreath Ceremony at the ‘Tomb of Unknown Soldiers’.

Later in the day, the COAS also visited the Pentagon and called on the Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) and Commandant, US Marine Corps. The military & security leaders of both the nations discussed a range of strategic and security issues of mutual interest.

The Army Chief of the Indian Army will also visit one of the Regiments of the US Army Rangers and the Maneuver Center of Excellence.

Comdt Marine Corp Gen Robert B Neller with COAS

Gen Vottel, Cdr SOCOM with COAS

Gen. Dalbir Singh and Chief of Staff of the Army
Gen. Mark A. Milley salute during an official welcoming
ceremony  at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,
Virginia on  April 7, 2016

Gen. Dalbir Singh and Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza,
I Corps commanding general, discussed opportunities for
future mil-to-mil engagements  at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
on April 4-6, 2016

Gen. Dalbir Singh,  reviews the troops during an official
welcoming ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall,
Virginia on April 7, 2016.

Maj Gen Bradley A. Becker escorts Gen. Dalbir Singh and
U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. DanielB. Allyn during
Army Full Honor Wreath Laying Ceremony at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier