GOCs greet on Army Day
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 14, 2012: GOC 3 Corps Lt Gen Dalbir Singh and GOC Red Shield Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen have conveyed warm greetings to all ranks of the Army on the occasion of Army Day 2012 to be celebrated tomorrow.

In his message on the eve of the celebration.

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh said, "this day is celebrated every year in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief in 1949. GOC 3 Corps, in his message, brought out that all ranks of Army should feel proud of being a soldier of this great and glorious Indian Army.

"All ranks of Spear Corps have been working together with the local civil administration and the people of the land to bring in greater growth and prosperity in Northeast Region.

I appreciate the dedicated efforts of each soldier towards this noble cause,� a PRO IGAR (S) release quoted the GOC as saying.

Army has been a source of inspiration and has contributed to society�s development in a number of ways.

Army�s efforts to undertake infrastructure developmental projects, to motivate school children, to recruit jawans, to conduct vocational training, to provide medical and veterinary services at remote locations and to encourage women empowerment has made a significant difference in the overall growth of the region, said the General who saluted the brave soldiers who have made the Supreme Sacrifice in the performance of their duty.

While conveying his greetings, Red Shield Division GOC Maj Gen Poonnen pointed out that the event is celebrated to commemorate Lt Gen Cariappa taking over the charge as the Commander in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander on January 15, 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows all over the military cantonments to commemorate the contribution of the valiant soldiers and rich traditions of the Indian Army, informed a PIB (DW) release.

On this momentous occasion the red Shield Division pledges to maintain the high standards it has set and continue contributing towards providing a secure and peaceful environment in Manipur, quoted the GOC�s message.

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