The Indian Army’s Western Command observed the Eighth ‘Veterans Day’ on January 14, 2024, at Chandimandir Military Station. This annual event is dedicated to honoring the contributions and sacrifices of veterans from the Indian Armed Forces during their service in the line of duty.
The grand function saw the participation of over 800 Veteran Officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the tricity of Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali. Headquarters Western Command felicitated distinguished Senior Veterans during the event.
Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command, engaged with the Veterans, expressing gratitude on behalf of the Indian Army for their invaluable services. He commended their contributions to civil society post-retirement, acknowledging their positive impact on the Armed Forces’ image and their role in progress and development in various fields.
During the interaction, the General Officer Commanding in Chief assured the Veterans of wholehearted and unwavering support for them and their families from the serving fraternity.