On completion of 50 years of glorious date of commission from (29 Apr 1973 – 28 Apr 2023), all those who passed out from OTS (Officers Training School) Chennai now called OTA (Officers Training Academy on 29 Apr 1973 , celebrated their completion of 50 years of date of commission with families ,all over India and abroad where ever officers now Veterans have settled down.
This day when Gentlemen Cadets were transformed into Officers after proudly supporting the first star on our young shoulders (Tech 6 – wearing two stars). They were Commissioned into various Arms and Services, we moved forward taking on our responsibilities. Some left after completing mandatory five years of service into newer pastures, other taking premature retirement and shouldering new responsibilities. Whereas the diehard continued serving till the day came for them to hang up their boots. During this time, many Course mates (CMs) were due to health issues, accidents and other causes and 2 minutes silence was observed to pay respect and remember our departed souls of lost who had departed from this world to the next one, who left us before they were 55/ 60 yrs of age.
All took initiative at their places but the ball was set in motion by holding Golden Jubilee Celebrations(GJC) at OTA, Chennai (24 Mar- 26 Mar) the place of commission . It was a pleasure meeting our CMs and interacting with them. The whole affair was well attended, reviving our memories of the time spent at OTS (Now OTA) during the training period. The whole scenario of OTA has changed, with newer buildings and newer get up, but this no way lessened our enthusiasm. White House speaks was interesting giving the observe. The cumulative events of the GJC are the get togethers were organised by the CMs at various locations on 28/29/30 Apr.
The Chandigarh Chapter consisting of SS15 & Tech 6 Course mates located in Tri City celebrated Golden Jubilee with families over dinner at DSOI Chandigarh on 28 April 2023.by cutting two Golden Jubilee cakes Champaign toast at the end was raised for the health of all course mates & families health. Some pics
28/4/23 CGT Tri City. L>R Seated- Mrs Charanjit, Mrs Sarla Redhu, Mrs Bhatia, Mrs Jitender Mallan, Mrs Mimi Sohi, Mrs Rani , Mrs Madhu Tuli, Mrs Kamini Singh, Mrs Bhandari, Mrs Reena Panta, Mrs Rachna Tomar.
L>R Standing- Charanjit S Khera, GS Panta, HS Sohi, RPS Bhatia, K Bali, Joginder Singh, VP Singh, DS Tomar, JS Mallan, ML Bhandari, Balbir Singh, JP Singh