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Indian Armed Forces Celebrate The 7th Armed Forces Veterans Day Today.

Last updated on July 4th, 2023 at 03:43 pm

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The 7th Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated by the Indian Armed Forces on 14 January 2023. This sentence is in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE who retired on Veterans’ Day in 1953.

Dehradun, Delhi, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Jhunjunu, Panagarh, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata all hosted “Wreath Laying Ceremonies and Veterans’ Meets” to show commitment and solidarity towards the Next of Kin (NOK) of our Bravehearts and veterans. This is a mark of respect for their selfless service and sacrifices toward the Nation.

The Veterans’ Meet at Dehradun was attended by Honourable Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. The Honourable Rajya Rakha Mantri attended the event in Chennai.

The event, attended by the three Service Chiefs, CISC and Secretary Ex-Serviceman Welfare (ESW) along with other senior officers of the Armed Forces, was held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt. Next of Kin, representatives of various ex-servicemen organisations and Veterans also graced the occasion.

On the occasion, the three Service Chiefs spoke about important welfare measures undertaken by various welfare departments under the veterans vertical of the Indian Armed Forces. The Service Chiefs highlighted the selfless service rendered by the veterans in Nation Building.

An ode to our veterans was played at all public places in the form of the “We for Veterans” anthem. A yearly journal called SAMMAAN, published by the Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV) was also released during the celebrations. The journal contains informative articles and various topics of interest to the veteran community. VAYU SEMVEDNA magazine was also released by the Indian Air Force on the occasion.

Since 14 Jan 2017, Armed Forces Veterans’ Day has been commemorated to reaffirm the camaraderie between the retired, the serving and the nation. On this day, we take a moment to reflect, remember & honour the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and served the nation selflessly.

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