Happy Army Day, Warriors! On January 15, 2016, India celebrates its 68th Indian Army day.
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year in recognition of the then Lieutenant General KM Cariappa’s taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.
It is celebrated every year at all the Army Command headquarters and national capital by organizing army parades including many other military shows.
It is celebrated to pay homage and salute to the courageous and brave Indian soldiers at the “Amar Jawan Jyoti” at India Gate in New Delhi who have sacrificed their lives for protecting the country.
At the Army Day celebrations, serving army personnel get the bravery and famed service awards (Sena medals, Vishist Seva medals and etc). The day has been marked to memorize the daring and bold Indian soldiers who lost their lives while protecting their nation. This year, a total of 14 officers, 3 JCOs including soldiers and one war widow were presented with gallantry and distinguished awards by Lieutenant General A K Sahni, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command.
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At the investiture ceremony, 11 Sena Medals were awarded for an individual act of bravery and exceptional devotion to duty, 2 Sena Medals and 4 Vishisht Sewa Medals were awarded for distinguished service of a high order.
The soldiers exhibited indomitable valor and extreme courage while showing utter disregard to their personal safety. Ceremony was also marked by social functions and performances of the play “Chanakya” by renowned actor Manoj Joshi.
After paying homage, an excellent parade including military shows takes place to indicate the new technologies and accomplishments in the Indian Army.
During the army day celebration, army day parade is also carried out by the Indian army soldiers and Indian army bands which involves the exhibition of tanks, Missiles, carrier Mortar Tracked Vehicle, 155 MM Soltum Gun, Advanced Light Helicopters of the Army Aviation Corps, etc.
Serving Army soldiers take a pledge at this day to maintain their service and protect the nation from enemies whether they are foreign or domestic.
