Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC), an elite and specialised force meant for breeding, training and treatment of military horses, cattle and dogs celebrated its 222nd anniversary in Chandimandir Cantonment. To mark the occasion, a get-together was organised for the serving and retired Corps officers at the Western Command headquarters. The GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lt Gen Surjit Singh and Chief of Staff, Lt Gen H S Kanwar graced the function.

Lt Gen Surjit Singh greeted all ranks, civilians and ex-servicemen of the Corps and their families. He called for rededication by the Corps personnel to the service of the Army and the nation. The Director, RVC, Col M Bhattacharjee also extended his felicitations to all ranks.

The proud history and heritage of RVC dates back to 1779 with rich traditions and remarkable achievements. The RVC, an intrinsic component of Army, has an excellent track record of performance.

It has been successfully meeting all assigned operational challenges under the most trying and difficult conditions by keeping very high standards of health, training and physical fitness of the Army animals.

Army dogs and their trainers have proved to be a force multiplier by their outstanding performance in counter-insurgency operations. Several dogs and their trainers have received gallantry awards and commendation cards from the Chief of Army Staff and Army Commanders for their distinguished services. At the National Games at Jalandhar, riders from RVC proved their supremacy in equestrian sports by winning six gold, two silver and three bronze medals.