Meet Ann Rose: As Her Father Retires from the Navy, She Graduates from NDA
On April 30, 2025, Commander M.P. Mathew bid farewell to the Indian Navy, closing a proud and decorated chapter of service to the nation. Exactly a month later, on May 30, 2025, his daughter Ann Rose marched forward into history — graduating from the National Defence Academy (NDA) as part of its 148th course and the first-ever batch of women cadets to pass out from the prestigious institution.
This heartwarming story is not just about a father and daughter. It is about generations of commitment, courage, and character — passed down like a torch from one proud sailor to his determined daughter.
An alumna of Navy Children School, Kochi, Ann Rose grew up not only hearing stories of valour and duty but witnessing them firsthand. Inspired by her father's uniform, values, and quiet strength, she set her sights on the armed forces early. Despite knowing the challenges of a career in uniform, especially for women, she pursued her dream with unshakable resolve.
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When the Supreme Court opened the doors of NDA to women in 2021, Ann saw her chance. She prepared relentlessly, cleared one of India’s toughest entrance exams, and marched into NDA in 2022 as part of its historic 148th course.
Three years of rigorous training—physically, mentally, and emotionally—moulded her into a leader, ready to take on the mantle her father once wore. And on 30th May 2025, she passed out from NDA’s hallowed Khetrapal Parade Ground under the watchful eyes of the Sahyadris, just weeks after her father’s retirement ceremony.
From saluting the flag on a naval ship to being saluted on parade by her juniors, the journey of this family is a testament to what it means to serve with pride and purpose.
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मैं यह पूछना चाहता हूँ कि कया NCC cadets में वो जोश, जुनून और देशभक्ति का जज्बा नहीं है जो defence family background के बच्चों में होता है यदि नहीं है तो सरकार करोड़ों रुपये कालेज में NCC training लेने के लिए कयौं खर्च करती है जब उन्हें (NCC cadets) सेना में सेवा का मौका नहीं देना था??? और कडे अनुशासन जीवन जीने की training देने के बाद उन NCC cadets को बेरोजगार बनाकर सड़क पर छोड़ देती है जिनका कोई माई बाप सुरक्षा सेवा में नहीं है। मैं सबूतों एवं अपने अनुभव(I am also NCC C certificate holder) के आधार पर यह कह सकता हूँ कि सुरक्षा सेवा में 90℅ उन बच्चों को भर्ती किया जाता हैं जिनकी defence family background है। it means that defence services are reserved only for the children having defence family background
Greetings Miss Ann Rose. God bless you. Be an inspiration for every daughter n May our Lord add many more feathers in your cap in d days ahead….
Greetings Miss Ann Rose. God bless you. Be an inspiration for every daughter n May our Lord add many more feathers in your cap in d days ahead….
Congratulations to Ann and her parents. She made her parents proud.God bless your family.
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 MY BRAVE DAUGHTER