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The Officers Training Academy, Chennai, witnessed the Silver Jubilee celebrations of SS-71, WSES-17 and SS(T)-14 courses from 20 to 22 March 2026. The occasion marked the completion of 25 glorious years of commissioned service, bringing together officers, veterans, spouses and families in a spirit of camaraderie, nostalgia and pride.
The celebrations commenced on 20 March 2026 with the arrival of course officers and their families at Chennai, followed by an elegant Gala Evening at the OTA Environment Park and Training Area. The evening provided an ideal setting for old course mates to reconnect, relive cherished memories of their formative days at the Academy, and renew bonds forged in uniform.
The highlight of the reunion was 21 March 2026, which began with the officers assembling at the Temple of Remembrance (TOR). A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was conducted to pay homage to the brave comrades who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation. The ceremony was marked by deep reverence and emotional remembrance, reflecting the enduring ethos of duty, honour and sacrifice.
Thereafter, the officers attended the OTA Movie screening at Chanakya Auditorium, followed by a nostalgic and memorable Darshan of the Academy. The visit included key landmarks of OTA such as Parameswaran Drill Square, Acharya Training Areas, OTA Café and the OTA Museum, allowing the veterans to revisit the very spaces where their military journey began.
In the evening, the celebrations culminated in the Silver Jubilee Dinner at Yodha Cadet’s Mess, where the SS-71, WSES-17 and SS(T)-14 courses joined in fellowship with SS-21. The formal dinner, attended by officers, spouses and next of kin, was a befitting tribute to twenty-five years of distinguished service, shared experiences and enduring brotherhood.
The event concluded on 22 March 2026 with a farewell breakfast and check-out, leaving all attendees with cherished memories and a renewed sense of belonging to the proud fraternity of the Officers Training Academy.
The Silver Jubilee celebrations stood as a fitting testament to the values of courage, camaraderie, service and lifelong bonds, which continue to define the spirit of OTA and its alumni.
Jai Hind.
