The Indian Armed Forces are celebrating the 8th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day on 14 January 2024. Veterans’ Day is celebrated in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE who retired on this day in 1953.

The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is being commemorated since 14 Jan 2017 to reaffirm the camaraderie between the retired, the serving and the Nation on this day takes a moment to reflect, remember & honour the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and selflessly served the nation.

The main function is being held at Air Force Station Kanpur Today.

The Three Services are Commemorating the event at 10 different cities across the Country.

Though US and Many other Countries have issued stamps on Veterans Day regularly , India is yet to release a Stamp or a Commemorative Coin to mark such an event.