About Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is Saturday 26 June 2010. The day is an annual opportunity for the nation to Show Your Support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, and from veterans to cadets.

Across the country people are getting involved: communities are holding local events and businesses are showing their support.

In 2010 the National Event is to be held in Cardiff, so you can learn more about the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. You can also meet members of local units. Cardiff is just one event being held in support of Armed Forces Day.

If you want to know more about how to get involved and what’s going on in your area, click here to find out how you can celebrate Armed Forces Day in support of our nation.

About the Armed Forces

Your support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. Why not take a moment to find out what they are doing and why?

The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers and providing security and fighting terrorism.

The current main UK military effort is in Afghanistan. We are operating there successfully, with lots of other countries, to provide a more stable and secure Afghanistan to help ensure a safer Britain and world.

Click here to find out more about operations the UK Armed Forces are involved in around the world, or visit the official sites of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force