A series of events were held on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Special Forces. 
First, the leadership of the Special Forces and a group of servicemen visited the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev located in the territory of the military unit and the Memorial complex erected in memory of Shehids, laid flowers and paid tribute to their memory.
At the events attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defense and the Military Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic, officers, warrant officers, as well as reserve and retired servicemen of the Special Forces, the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland was honored with a minute of silence. The State Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was performed.
The congratulations of the leadership of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan were conveyed to the participants of the event.
Speakers spoke about the history of the Special Forces, established under the instructions of the National Leader, and highlighted the heroism shown by military personnel in the liberation of the occupied territories. 
It was emphasized that the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, attaches great importance to the Special Forces, and that the heroism demonstrated by Special Forces personnel during the 44-day Patriotic War and other operations are always highly valued.
Special Forces veterans confidently stated that they are ready to carry out any order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, will always serve the Motherland with honor, and will justify the trust placed in them. They also spoke with pride about their service in the Special Forces.
A video dedicated to the Special Forces was demonstrated.
As part of the events, the graves of Shehids were visited, and servicemen paid visits to the families of Shehids, inquiring about their concerns and needs.
Families and relatives of martyrs expressed their gratitude to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev, First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva, and the leadership of the Ministry of Defense, for the attention and care shown.
After the speeches concluded, a group of servicemen who distinguished themselves in service were awarded.
A tree-planting campaign on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Special Forces was organized.