June 25, 2026
Azerbaijan Marks the 108th Anniversary of the Establishment of its Armed Forces
On June 26, Azerbaijan celebrates the 108th anniversary of Armed Forces Day—an occasion that carries profound historical and political significance today. Rather than being a mere date on the calendar, it stands as a symbol of the sovereign state’s might, national cohesion, and the triumphant trajectory of the Azerbaijani Army. The anniversary of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan dates back to June 26, 1918, when the first regular military unit—the Separate Azerbaijani Corps—was established by a decree of the government of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. The initial military success was achieved on September 15, 1918, when the National Army, in
