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Commissioned in 1988 into the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Department, Maj Gen Javed Iqbal commenced his military career with the Madras Regiment in the Kargil/Drass sector, serving on the Line of Control. He went on to serve with Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu & Kashmir and with Assam Rifles in the North East, where he played an active role in counter-insurgency operations.He served as an instructor at the National Defence Academy and was chosen as Legal Advisor to the UN Force Commander during the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. He also completed an international course in the United States on the Law of Armed Conflict and Human Rights, securing the top position. Rising to Maj Gen, the apex rank in the JAG Department, he was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President this year in recognition of his distinguished service

Commissioned in 1988 into the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Department, Maj Gen Javed Iqbal commenced his military career with the Madras Regiment in the Kargil/Drass sector, serving on the Line of Control. He went on to serve with Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu & Kashmir and with Assam Rifles in the North East, where he played an active role in counter-insurgency operations.He served as an instructor at the National Defence Academy and was chosen as Legal Advisor to the UN Force Commander during the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. He also completed an international course in the United States on the Law of Armed Conflict and Human Rights, securing the top position. Rising to Maj Gen, the apex rank in the JAG Department, he was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President this year in recognition of his distinguished service

Commissioned in 1988 into the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Department, Maj Gen Javed Iqbal commenced his military career with the Madras Regiment in the Kargil/Drass sector, serving on the Line of Control. He went on to serve with Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu & Kashmir and with Assam Rifles in the North East, where he played an active role in counter-insurgency operations.He served as an instructor at the National Defence Academy and was chosen as Legal Advisor to the UN Force Commander during the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. He also completed an international course in the United States on the Law of Armed Conflict and Human Rights, securing the top position. Rising to Maj Gen, the apex rank in the JAG Department, he was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President this year in recognition of his distinguished service

Commissioned in 1988 into the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Department, Maj Gen Javed Iqbal commenced his military career with the Madras Regiment in the Kargil/Drass sector, serving on the Line of Control. He went on to serve with Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu & Kashmir and with Assam Rifles in the North East, where he played an active role in counter-insurgency operations.He served as an instructor at the National Defence Academy and was chosen as Legal Advisor to the UN Force Commander during the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. He also completed an international course in the United States on the Law of Armed Conflict and Human Rights, securing the top position. Rising to Maj Gen, the apex rank in the JAG Department, he was honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President this year in recognition of his distinguished service.

"Leadership does not end when the uniform comes off — it simply takes a new form!"In Season 5 Episode 8 of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories, we bring you the journey of a woman who answered one powerful question — “Do you have it in you?” — and proved that she did.From joining the Indian Air Force without a legacy to guide her, to mentoring air warriors with strength and compassion, and later carrying that same discipline into the corporate world — her story is one of quiet resilience and unwavering belief.This episode is about courage without noise, growth without excuses, and leadership rooted in empathy.Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories — where we bring you the voices, values, and journeys of real soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces.Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts & Amazon MusicPodcast Producers:Poonam JoshyNandita SankaranPrakrati AgrawalMusic Credits: Colonel V. D. SinghContact Us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.comFollow Us:Instagram: @callofdutypodcastFacebook: Call of Duty – Real Soldiers Real Stories

"Leadership does not end when the uniform comes off — it simply takes a new form!"In Season 5 Episode 8 of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories, we bring you the journey of a woman who answered one powerful question — “Do you have it in you?” — and proved that she did.From joining the Indian Air Force without a legacy to guide her, to mentoring air warriors with strength and compassion, and later carrying that same discipline into the corporate world — her story is one of quiet resilience and unwavering belief.This episode is about courage without noise, growth without excuses, and leadership rooted in empathy.Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories — where we bring you the voices, values, and journeys of real soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces.Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts & Amazon MusicPodcast Producers:Poonam JoshyNandita SankaranPrakrati AgrawalMusic Credits: Colonel V. D. SinghContact Us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.comFollow Us:Instagram: @callofdutypodcastFacebook: Call of Duty – Real Soldiers Real Stories

“Vidya Dadati Vinayam” — Knowledge Bestows HumilityA principle that echoes through India’s military education system and finds a living embodiment in today’s guest.In Season 5 Episode 7 of “Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories,” Roots of Resilience, we bring you the extraordinary journey of Major General Vir Kumar Bhat, Vishisht Seva Medal (Retd) - a soldier, scholar, and educationist whose life bridges the mountains of Kashmir, the classrooms of military institutions, and the strategic halls of Army Headquarters.Born in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, in a family devoted to education, his early years were shaped by both learning and the turmoil of migration faced by many Kashmiri families. These experiences built a quiet resilience and inner strength, and colleagues often describe him as a calm, composed leader whom little could ruffle, always facing challenges with clarity and dignity.“Call of Duty - Real Soldiers, Real Stories” -where we bring you the voices, values, and journeys of real soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces.Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts & Amazon MusicPodcast Producers: Poonam Joshy Nandita Sankaran Prakrati AgrawalMusic Credits: Colonel V. D. SinghContact Us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.comFollow Us:Instagram: @callofdutypodcastFacebook: Call of Duty – Real Soldiers Real Stories

“Vidya Dadati Vinayam” — Knowledge Bestows HumilityA principle that echoes through India’s military education system and finds a living embodiment in today’s guest.In Season 5 Episode 7 of “Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories,” Roots of Resilience, we bring you the extraordinary journey of Major General Vir Kumar Bhat, Vishisht Seva Medal (Retd) - a soldier, scholar, and educationist whose life bridges the mountains of Kashmir, the classrooms of military institutions, and the strategic halls of Army Headquarters.Born in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, in a family devoted to education, his early years were shaped by both learning and the turmoil of migration faced by many Kashmiri families. These experiences built a quiet resilience and inner strength, and colleagues often describe him as a calm, composed leader whom little could ruffle, always facing challenges with clarity and dignity.“Call of Duty - Real Soldiers, Real Stories” -where we bring you the voices, values, and journeys of real soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces.Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts & Amazon MusicPodcast Producers: Poonam Joshy Nandita Sankaran Prakrati AgrawalMusic Credits: Colonel V. D. SinghContact Us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.comFollow Us:Instagram: @callofdutypodcastFacebook: Call of Duty – Real Soldiers Real Stories

“Vidya Dadati Vinayam” — Knowledge Bestows HumilityA principle that echoes through India’s military education system and finds a living embodiment in today’s guest.In Season 5 Episode 7 of “Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories,” Roots of Resilience, we bring you the extraordinary journey of Major General Vir Kumar Bhat, Vishisht Seva Medal (Retd) - a soldier, scholar, and educationist whose life bridges the mountains of Kashmir, the classrooms of military institutions, and the strategic halls of Army Headquarters.Born in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, in a family devoted to education, his early years were shaped by both learning and the turmoil of migration faced by many Kashmiri families. These experiences built a quiet resilience and inner strength, and colleagues often describe him as a calm, composed leader whom little could ruffle, always facing challenges with clarity and dignity.“Call of Duty - Real Soldiers, Real Stories” -where we bring you the voices, values, and journeys of real soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces.Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts & Amazon MusicPodcast Producers: Poonam Joshy Nandita Sankaran Prakrati AgrawalMusic Credits: Colonel V. D. SinghContact Us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.comFollow Us:Instagram: @callofdutypodcastFacebook: Call of Duty – Real Soldiers Real Stories

“Vidya Dadati Vinayam” — Knowledge Bestows HumilityA principle that echoes through India’s military education system and finds a living embodiment in today’s guest.In Season 5 Episode 7 of “Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories,” Roots of Resilience, we bring you the extraordinary journey of Major General Vir Kumar Bhat, Vishisht Seva Medal (Retd) - a soldier, scholar, and educationist whose life bridges the mountains of Kashmir, the classrooms of military institutions, and the strategic halls of Army Headquarters.Born in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, in a family devoted to education, his early years were shaped by both learning and the turmoil of migration faced by many Kashmiri families. These experiences built a quiet resilience and inner strength, and colleagues often describe him as a calm, composed leader whom little could ruffle, always facing challenges with clarity and dignity.“Call of Duty - Real Soldiers, Real Stories” -where we bring you the voices, values, and journeys of real soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces.Available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts & Amazon MusicPodcast Producers: Poonam Joshy Nandita Sankaran Prakrati AgrawalMusic Credits: Colonel V. D. SinghContact Us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.comFollow Us:Instagram: @callofdutypodcastFacebook: Call of Duty – Real Soldiers Real Stories