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16 Army personnel of South Western Command given gallantry awards
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Last Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 06:16 PM IST
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The Army commander also conferred citations to 23 Units of the South Western Command for their exemplary performance, said Lt Col Sharma.
Indian Air Force personnel demonstrate a rescue operation on an MI 17 helicopter at the headquarters of the South Western Air Command (SWAC) in Gandhinagar, India, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019
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Sixteen Army personnel of the South Western Command were on Friday conferred gallantry awards for their acts of bravery and exceptional devotion to duty.
The awardees included six officers, one junior commissioned officers and nine soldiers, said defence spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma.
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Indian Army Day 2021: Here s Looking at the Canine Unit Who Form a Pawsome Part of the Forces
File photo of Indian Army soldiers marching beside their dogs during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. (For representation/REUTERS)
The Indian Army deploys the canine unit to take up crucial roles of tracking, guarding, mine detection, explosive detection, infantry patrolling, avalanche rescue operations, search and rescue, and assault and narcotic detection.
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It is not just arms and ammunition that provide strength to the Indian Army Soldiers, but dogs as well who have become an integral part of the forces. As we celebrate Army Day on January 15, we should not forget the loyal services of dog soldiers of the Indian Army.
Army Day 2021: 15 Officers, Soldiers to be Honoured with Sena Medals; Meet the Bravehearts
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The Sena Medal is an honour awarded to those in the Indian Army who have done individual acts of exceptional bravery and courage. On Army Day 2021, 15 soldiers and officers in the Army will be given the Sena Medals.
Here are the names of all the bravehearts who will be felicitated on January 15 on the occasion of Army Day. Five officers are being awarded this medal posthumously.
Major Ketan Sharma who was martyred on June 16, 2019 during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag will be awarded a Sena Medal posthumously. In the operation, he saved the life of his colleague along with killing a terrorist.
Indian Army Day Date: All You Need to Know
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The Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark the contributions made by the soldiers and the sacrifices done to protect the country and the lives of the citizens. As part of the Indian Army Day celebrations, Gallantry Awards and Sena Medals are also presented to the soldiers. This year, in 2021, India is celebrating its 74th Army Day.
Indian Army Day is observed across the nation with several programmes including parades and other military shows. Although celebrations take place across India, the main parade of Army Day is held in Cariappa Parade Ground at Delhi Cantonment. As part of the main parade in Cariappa Ground, military hardware, numerous contingents and combats are displayed. Last year, Captain Tania Shergill command the Army Day parade. She also became the first female officer to do so.