Article Posted on : - Jun 05, 2009

A file photo of Indian Army.

NEW DELHI (BNS): The Army Headquarters Transport Company of the Army Service Corps celebrated the 67th Raising Day with great zeal and enthusiasm Friday.

Col Mukaesh Chadha, Commanding Officer Transport Company commended his men for their dedication towards their duty. He applauded them for their work and for keeping the high traditions of their Corps motto “Seva Ashmakam Dharm”.

Special ‘Sainik Sammelan’ was organized for the celebration. The Commanding Officer presented excellence awards to the outstanding performers.

Since its inception on Jun 05, 1942, the Army Headquarters Transport Company ASC has welded itself into a fine and efficient organization. The unit played a vital role in evacuation of refugees during partition and is popularly known as “The Company that Never Sleeps”.

They provide transport support to IHQ of MoD (Army), ISO and MoD and is amongst the first that has been certified to the highest level of management standard ISO-9001:2000 and the only unit which received Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Trophy in Dec 2008.