Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba takes charge as Chief of Naval Staff

Admiral
Sunil Lanba
PVSM, AVSM

Born	17 July 1957 (age 58)
Allegiance	India
Service/branch	Indian Navy
Years of service	1 January 1978–present
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Chief of the Naval Staff of India FOC-in-C Western Naval Command FOC-in-C Southern Naval Command Vice Chief of Naval Staff Commandant of National Defence College Chief of Staff Headquarters Eastern Naval Command Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area
Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishist Seva Medal
Spouse(s)	Reena Lanba
Relations	2 daughters and 1 son