New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to the brave soldiers who protect the nation from both external and internal challenges and expressed deep gratitude to the citizens & organisations for supporting welfare programmes for veterans, disabled personnel, and their families through generous contributions to the AFFD Fund.

The Nation is commemorating the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) on December 7, a solemn occasion to honour the bravery, dedication, sacrifices and unwavering commitment of the Armed Forces, an official statement said on Sunday.

Singh called upon the people to continue making donations to the Fund and reaffirm their commitment to the dignified resettlement & welfare of ex-servicemen, Vee...