Armed force veterans day observed every year on Januray 14, since 2017 to honor the sacrifice of our veterans serving the nation.
This year we will celebrate the 6th armed force veterans day which was called as Armistice Day when it was announced in 2017.
Armed forces veteran day is celebrated with an aim to acknowledge and honor the selfless devotion and sacrifice of our veterans in the service of the nation.
This day recognises and honors the services rendered by Field Marshal KM Cariappa OBE, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces. He retired back in January 14 in 1953.
Armed force veterans day is observed to reassure the veterans for their well being and that their services and valuable suggestions are always privileged.
Every year ceremonies and Veterans Meet are organised at various Military Stations to mark the solidarity of our veterans.
Last year, Admiral Karambir Singh released the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ song dedicated to our brave and courageous soldiers of the 1971 war.
On this occasion Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted and acknowledged the contributions of the veterans.
“Greetings and best wishes to all the veterans and their families on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day. We are proud of our veterans who have selflessly served the country with courage, dignity and duty. The Govt is committed towards the welfare of India’s Ex-servicemen,”