2020-01-28 Tue

Army Day in Armenia falls on January 28, the date when the army of the newly independent Republic of Armenia was formed in 1992.

The Armenian Army is the largest branch of the Armed Forces of Armenia. It consists of ground forces that are responsible for the land-based operations and air forces. The Armenian Army was established on January 28, 1992, several months after the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.

The Armenian Army went through three phases of development. The first phase began in February 1988, when Nagorno-Karabakh conflict out broke. The second phase began after the proclamation of independence. And the last phase began after the end of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The day is marked by a military parade in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. An award ceremony also takes place to honour servicemen for their dedication, courage and outstanding service rendered in the course of their military duty.

In the year 2012, Armenia issued a stamp worth 200 Armenian drams to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the foundation of the Armenian Army. This special commemorative stamp is designed in special Military Colour and depicts the division of the Armenian Army.

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