Army Service Corps Day celebrated on 265th anniversary

Key facts

• Army Service Corps Day marks the 265th anniversary of the Army Service Corps (ASC).
• The ASC was established in 1760 and is one of the oldest and largest logistic arms of the Indian Army.
• The celebration took place at ASC Centre & College, Bengaluru, the Alma Mater of the Corps.
• Lt Gen JK Gera, Commandant, ASC Centre & College, led the wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial.
• A separate wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Animal Transport Memorial to honour animals and their handlers.
• The motto of the Army Service Corps is 'Seva Asmakam Dharma'.