Eighth Tri-services Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrated by Eastern Command Headquarters on Jan 15

The eighth Tri-services Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated by Eastern Command Headquarters on January 15. This day is celebrated every year in a bid to offer “respect and recognition of the services” and sacrifices rendered by the Veterans, Eastern Command said in a statement today.

“To mark this occasion in a befitting manner, a wreath laying ceremony was organized where Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.), Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command and Veterans from all three services paid their homage to the brave hearts in a solemn ceremony at Vijay Smarak in Fort William,” the Eastern Command said.

“The services by virtue of being a close-knit family, take pride in caring for its Veterans Community. Indian Army recognizes the sacrifices and hard work of its retired personnel and has undertaken a number of initiatives aimed at their welfare,” Eastern Command said in a statement.


As a mark of respect to their invaluable contribution in the task of nation building and honouring their sacrifices, India Army carries out regular programmes covering various aspects and requirements throughout the country, sources said.

In Eastern Command this year special programmes were organized, including medical camps, awareness programmes on various initiatives in the field of job placement, skill development, education facilities, pension entitlement and other related issues to help the Veterans, people in the know said.