- On 20 April, Wing Commander Deepika Mishra created history by becoming the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to be awarded a Gallantry Award (Gallantry Medal).
- In 2022, Deepika was also among the awards announced for the Vayu Seva Medal for Gallantry on Independence Day.
- On April 20, 2023, the medal was presented to Deepika by Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary at a Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi.
- In August 2021, Deepika Mishra was deployed to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in response to flash floods in northern Madhya Pradesh.
- She was the first and only responder to reach the affected area and saved 47 lives.
- The Chief of the Indian Air Force awarded Yudh Seva Medal to two IAF officers, Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 13 officers and air warriors, Vayu Sena Medal to 13 officers and Vishisht Seva Medal to 30.
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