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Chandigarh : Army Service Corps (ASC) celebrated its 259th Corps Day at Western Command headquarters, Chandimandir, on Sunday.
The occasion was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony at ‘Veer Smriti’ where Major General NS Rajpurohit, along with veterans and serving officers, junior commissioned officers and jawans of the ASC paid tributes to the armed force’s personnel, who laid down their lives for the nation.
“In its long-cherished history, Army Service Corps has displayed exceptional versatility, indomitable spirit and commendable ability to keep pace with the changing operational scenarios. One Mahavir Chakra, 14 Vir Chakras, four Kirti Chakras, one Ashok Chakra, 21 Shaurya Chakra and 125 Sena Medals bear testimony to the valiant prowess of the corps,” a press release stated. It further read, “The corps has made the nation proud by winning medals in various sports events also in the international arena.
On the occasion, Western Command’s General Officer Commanding-in-chief Lieutenant General RP Singh extended his greetings to all ranks, civilian employees, their families and veterans of the corps. HTC
Army Service Corps celebrates its anniversary
Chandigarh, December 8
The Army Service Corps (ASC) celebrated its 259th Corps Day at Headquarters Western Command, Chandimandir, today.
The occasion was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Veer Smriti.
Major General NS Rajpurohit, head, ASC branch, along with veterans and serving officers and other ranks of the corps, paid tributes to the martyrs. Lieutenant General RP Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-chief, Western Cape, extended his greetings to all ranks, civilian employees, their families and veterans of the corps on this day. — TNS