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For years, Indian soldiers, sailors, and airmen have been honored by celebrating this day as an honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>History Of Armed Forces Flag Day 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 28, 1949, under the Defense Minister of India, the committee was set up to decide whether flag day would be celebrated annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flag distribution and fund-raising are the main purposes of observing this day across the country. The flags, represented by red, deep blue, and light blue, are distributed in exchange for funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why do we celebrate Armed Forces Flag?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are using Twitter to express their feeling and support for the armed forces on Armed Forces Flag Day. The holiday honors sacrifice of Bravehearts (like, Yogendra Singh Yadav, Vikram Batra, and many more) and those who are serving in uniform who have fought and continue to fight to safeguard the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Armed Forces Flag Day 2021: Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Armed Forces Flag Day commemorations and the collection of funds with the distribution of flags. People acknowledge those who sacrificed themselves for the country and express their gratitude to the present and former military personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rehabilitating battle casualties, providing welfare to serving members and their families, and assisting ex-servicemen and their families are the basic purposes for observing flag day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To showcase personnel and ensure national security, the three branches of the Indian armed forces, the Indian Army, Indian Air Forces, and Indian Navy, arrange various entertainment programs, including shows and carnivals, and dramatic performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three services are represented by small flags and car flags in red, deep blue, and light blue colors in return for donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to know how well do you know about Vikram Batra. 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