Jaipur, Jan. 14 -- Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said that veterans provided invaluable assistance during Operation Sindoor and played a leading role in serving the nation shoulder-to-shoulder with the Indian Army, adding that many of them have continued to keep the flame of national spirit alive even after retirement.

Addressing the celebrations on the occasion of 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in Jaipur, COAS General, in his speech, said, "You all provided invaluable assistance during Operation Sindoor and played a leading role in serving the nation shoulder-to-shoulder with the Indian Army. The nation salutes your courage."

Highlighting the continued service of veterans even after retirement, Genera...