Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Air Force Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Latest News about Pooja Thakur
01/04/2026
Wing Commander Pooja Thakur (Retired) was highlighted in a major feature as India's first woman to command the prestigious Tri-Services Guard of Honour. The article celebrated her distinguished career in the Indian Air Force and her historic role commanding the guard inspected by former US President Barack Obama in January 2015 [2].
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Pooja Thakur |
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| Title | Wing Commander (Retired) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- Pune (2005–2006) |
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| Certificate in Media Communication | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (2012) |
| Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature | Guru Nanak Dev University (2000-2002) |
| Bachelor’s Degree, Science | Guru Nanak Dev University (1996-1999) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Rajput |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Name |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Service | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|
| Commissioned | 2001 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Retired | 1 |
| Commission Date | 16 June 2001 |
| Course | 17 SSC (W) G Course |
| Promotion Date | 16 June 2014 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-thakur-96a654106 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pooja Thakur comes from a family with a military background. | |
| 2. She experienced frequent relocations during her childhood due to her father's service in the Indian Army. | |
| 3. Initially hesitant about school, Pooja later found inspiration in her father to pursue a career in the Uniformed Service. | |
| 4. In 2001, Pooja Thakur joined the Administrative Branch of the Indian Air Force. | |
| 5. She played a key role in developing India's first IAF 3D Air-Combat Game, "Guardians of the Sky." | |
| 6. Pooja was also part of India's pioneering Women's Skydiving Team. | |
| 7. Over 250 women received permanent commissions following a favorable ruling by the high court. | |
| 8. In January 2015, Pooja Thakur made history as the first female commanding officer of the inter-services Guard of Honour inspected by former US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. | |
| 9. She was commissioned on 16 June 2001 from the 17 SSC (W) G Course. | |
| 10. She was promoted to the rank of Wing Commander on 16 June 2014. | |
| 11. She filed a case at the Armed Forces Tribunal after being refused a permanent commission. | |
| 12. She delivered two TEDx talks, one in 2015 and another in 2017. | |
| 13. She is retired from the Indian Air Force. | |
| 14. She was part of India's Women's Skydiving Team. | |
| 15. She is the first woman to command the prestigious Tri-Services Guard of Honour for a visiting head of state [1][2]. |