<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has appealed the people of the country to participate in the Armed Forces Week 2018 which is beginning today and will conclude on 7th of this month. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a video message, Ms Sitharaman said, India marks the Armed Forces Flag Day on 7th December every year and this year it will be the 70th Armed Forces Flag Day. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">She said, the Armed Forces are the pride of the nation and It is the duty of the citizens to honour their bravery and sacrifice. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Defence Minister called upon people to show the support to the soldiers by wearing the Armed Forces Flag and celebrating the Armed Forces Week 2018 with enthusiasm.</span><br />