A formal ceremony was held in Değirmenlik to mark the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. According to a statement from Değirmenlik Municipality, the event began at 09:30 in front of the Atatürk bust, with wreaths laid in protocol order, a moment of silence observed, and the National Anthem performed.
Air Defense Sub-Lieutenant İlkay Bayraktar addressed the gathering, speaking on the significance of the occasion. Begüm Hatice Güloğlan, a student at Değirmenlik High School, recited a poem as part of the programme.
The ceremony concluded with Tank Colonel Seddat Mercan, Deputy Commander of the 14th Armoured Brigade, signing the Memorial Book.
