Army celebrates 28th anniversary of Aviation Corps

The Army's Northern Command Aviation Corps today celebrated its 28th Anniversary 65 kms from here at Udhampur, a Defence spokesman said.
The Army Aviation Corps (ACC) was raised on November 1, 1986 as a separate Corps. Various functions were organised by officers, JCOs and Jawans on this occasion with their families at various Army Aviation units, he said.
On this occasion Lt Gen D S Hooda, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, complimented all the personnel of Army Aviation Corps for their dedication, hard work and complimented them for their whole hearted support beyond the call of duty in recently conducted 'Megh Rahat' relief and rescue operation in the state.

Army Aviation Corps the 'Arm of the future' has not only performed exceedingly well in its role in support of the ground forces during operations but also in support of civil populations during aid to civil authorities, the spokesman added.