on the second day of the Army Service Corps’ 10th Reunion and 255th Anniversary, a colourful ceremonial parade was held at the ASC Centre and College in the City.

Nine marching contingents, one horse-mounted contingent and one animal transport pack column of smartly dressed soldiers, horses and mules participated. Daredevilry performed by the Tornadoes left the audience spellbound.

Lieutenant General R P Rai, Director General Supplies and Transport, and Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps reviewed the parade. Brigadier Minocha, Commandant ASC Centre (South) was the Parade Commander and Capt Aarti Rawat was the Parade Adjutant.

Veer Naris

General Rai also honoured eight Veer Naris – Sunena Devi, wife of Naib Subedar Binod Kumar; Sampa Gain, wife of Naib Subedar Mahadev Gain; Birmati Devi, wife of Naik Mahendra Singh; Snigdha Maiti, mother of Sepoy Pallab Maiti; Kamlesh, mother of Sepoy Manoj Kumar; Satyakala, wife of Sepoy Chollangi Ramakrishna; and Gora Bai, wife of Sepoy Ram Sanehi – by presenting gifts and a cheque.

A special reunion postal cover was also released. The ASC Tornadoes led by Capt Bunny Sharma performed various acts, followed by the “Pyramid Corps Song.”

In the “5 Obstacle” peformance two men on Enfields broke though a brick wall, two others rode through iron rings on fire and another smashed out of a glass wall.

Spectators stared in awe when the Tornadoes performed the “Scissor Cross” and the “Parallel Crossing” where riders in two speeding columns cross through each other. In the “Tornado Jump” three riders jumped over 22 men lying on the ground. Lieutenant General S P S Katewa, Commandant ASC Centre and College, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh Sandhu, Director General Information and Technology and others were present.

The celebration will come to a close with a grand finale on Wednesday with the equestrian display, trick riding, dog show, micro light display, mass PT, para motor show and Taekwondo display.

Tornadoes spice up ASC celebrations

The nippy Tuesday morning might have been indolent hours for many denizens but it was the most enthusiastic time for members of the coveted Army Service Corps (ASC) of the Indian Army in Bengaluru celebrating their 255th year of existence.

It was truly a spectacle at the ASC Centre and College in Agaram, as nine marching contingents, a mounted contingent and an animal transport pack column took out a parade.

The event, presided over by Lieutenant General R.P. Rai, Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps, was led by a marching contingent and a team of retired ASC men put up a captivating experience to the audience.

Tornadoes, a motorcycle stunt display team of the ASC, performed for the occasion. Daredevil acts on two wheels left the audience awestruck and became a delight for lensmen who had gathered. A brief downpour made movement difficult for the motorcycling mavericks but they braved all and brought down the curtains for the day with a moving human pyramid on motorcycles.

Earlier nine men of the ASC, who lost their life in the line of duty, were feted and their family members received the awards. The final day of the ASC’s anniversary on Wednesday will showcase various events including a canine display, mule trick riding and also show of strength by soldiers of the unit.

ASC men, who lost their life on duty, feted and their families receive awards